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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.22, 3,527.30 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.22, 3,527.30 and 708.46 is: 1,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.22 : 3,527.30 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.22/3,527.30 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.22x = 3,527.30 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.22x = 2,498,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,950.96/2,352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.38

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