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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.78 and 707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.78 and 707.56 is: 1,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.86 : 3,526.78 = 707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.86/3,526.78 = 707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.86x = 3,526.78 × 707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.86x = 2,495,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,408.46/2,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.49

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