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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.63, 3,527.19 and 707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.63, 3,527.19 and 707.81 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.63 : 3,527.19 = 707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.63/3,527.19 = 707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.63x = 3,527.19 × 707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.63x = 2,496,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,562.72/2,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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