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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.86, 3,524.82 and 706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.86, 3,524.82 and 706.43 is: 1,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.86 : 3,524.82 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.86/3,524.82 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.86x = 3,524.82 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.86x = 2,490,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,038.59/2,349.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.65

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