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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.94, 3,528.49 and 708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.94, 3,528.49 and 708.45 is: 1,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.94 : 3,528.49 = 708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.94/3,528.49 = 708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.94x = 3,528.49 × 708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.94x = 2,499,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,758.74/2,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.85

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