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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.49, 3,522.74 and 705.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.49, 3,522.74 and 705.03 is: 1,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.49 : 3,522.74 = 705.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.49/3,522.74 = 705.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.49x = 3,522.74 × 705.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.49x = 2,483,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,637.38/2,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.55

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