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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.20, 3,526.89 and 707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.20, 3,526.89 and 707.98 is: 1,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.20 : 3,526.89 = 707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.20/3,526.89 = 707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.20x = 3,526.89 × 707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.20x = 2,496,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,946.41/2,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.99

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