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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.96, 3,528.42 and 708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.96, 3,528.42 and 708.44 is: 1,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.96 : 3,528.42 = 708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.96/3,528.42 = 708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.96x = 3,528.42 × 708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.96x = 2,499,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,682.69/2,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.81

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