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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.98, 3,524.34 and 706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.98, 3,524.34 and 706.16 is: 1,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.98 : 3,524.34 = 706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.98/3,524.34 = 706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.98x = 3,524.34 × 706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.98x = 2,488,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,747.93/2,349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.05

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