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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.43, 3,526.92 and 707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.43, 3,526.92 and 707.94 is: 1,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.43 : 3,526.92 = 707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.43/3,526.92 = 707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.43x = 3,526.92 × 707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.43x = 2,496,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,847.74/2,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.84

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