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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.07, 3,528.18 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.07, 3,528.18 and 708.63 is: 1,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.07 : 3,528.18 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.07/3,528.18 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.07x = 3,528.18 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.07x = 2,500,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,174.19/2,352.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.97

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