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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.41, 3,527.16 and 708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.41, 3,527.16 and 708.01 is: 1,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.41 : 3,527.16 = 708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.41/3,527.16 = 708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.41x = 3,527.16 × 708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.41x = 2,497,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,264.55/2,351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.03

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