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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.60, 3,523.86 and 706.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.60, 3,523.86 and 706.11 is: 1,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.60 : 3,523.86 = 706.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.60/3,523.86 = 706.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.60x = 3,523.86 × 706.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.60x = 2,488,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,232.78/2,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.00

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