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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.23, 3,522.80 and 705.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.23, 3,522.80 and 705.46 is: 1,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.23 : 3,522.80 = 705.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.23/3,522.80 = 705.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.23x = 3,522.80 × 705.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.23x = 2,485,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,194.49/2,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.88

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