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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.80, 3,523.05 and 705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.80, 3,523.05 and 705.37 is: 1,058.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.80 : 3,523.05 = 705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.80/3,523.05 = 705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.80x = 3,523.05 × 705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.80x = 2,485,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,053.78/2,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.01

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