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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.31, 3,527.38 and 708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.31, 3,527.38 and 708.55 is: 1,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.31 : 3,527.38 = 708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.31/3,527.38 = 708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.31x = 3,527.38 × 708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.31x = 2,499,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,317.17/2,352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.50

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