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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.40, 3,527.49 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.40, 3,527.49 and 708.03 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.40 : 3,527.49 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.40/3,527.49 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.40x = 3,527.49 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.40x = 2,497,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,568.74/2,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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