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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.24, 3,527.34 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.24, 3,527.34 and 707.88 is: 1,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.24 : 3,527.34 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.24/3,527.34 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.24x = 3,527.34 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.24x = 2,496,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,933.44/2,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.96

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