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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.60, 3,523.48 and 705.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.60, 3,523.48 and 705.17 is: 1,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.60 : 3,523.48 = 705.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.60/3,523.48 = 705.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.60x = 3,523.48 × 705.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.60x = 2,484,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,659.44/2,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.93

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