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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.62, 3,523.38 and 705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.62, 3,523.38 and 705.86 is: 1,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.62 : 3,523.38 = 705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.62/3,523.38 = 705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.62x = 3,523.38 × 705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.62x = 2,487,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,013.01/2,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.47

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