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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.80, 3,522.96 and 705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.80, 3,522.96 and 705.38 is: 1,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.80 : 3,522.96 = 705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.80/3,522.96 = 705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.80x = 3,522.96 × 705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.80x = 2,485,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,007.91/2,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.99

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