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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349, 3,523.37 and 705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349, 3,523.37 and 705.51 is: 1,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349 : 3,523.37 = 705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349/3,523.37 = 705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349x = 3,523.37 × 705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349x = 2,485,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,769.24/2,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.22

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