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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.74, 3,526.74 and 707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.74, 3,526.74 and 707.72 is: 1,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.74 : 3,526.74 = 707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.74/3,526.74 = 707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.74x = 3,526.74 × 707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.74x = 2,495,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,944.43/2,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.32

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