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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.51, 3,523.17 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.51, 3,523.17 and 705.16 is: 1,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.51 : 3,523.17 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.51/3,523.17 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.51x = 3,523.17 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.51x = 2,484,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,380.94/2,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.85

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