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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.32 and 705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.86, 3,523.32 and 705.43 is: 1,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.86 : 3,523.32 = 705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.86/3,523.32 = 705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.86x = 3,523.32 × 705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.86x = 2,485,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,455.63/2,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.15

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