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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.18, 3,527.22 and 707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.18, 3,527.22 and 707.87 is: 1,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.18 : 3,527.22 = 707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.18/3,527.22 = 707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.18x = 3,527.22 × 707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.18x = 2,496,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,813.22/2,351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.94

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