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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.87, 3,528.27 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.87, 3,528.27 and 708.56 is: 1,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.87 : 3,528.27 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.87/3,528.27 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.87x = 3,528.27 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.87x = 2,499,973.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,973.35/2,351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.97

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