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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.35, 3,529.04 and 708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.35, 3,529.04 and 708.77 is: 1,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.35 : 3,529.04 = 708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.35/3,529.04 = 708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.35x = 3,529.04 × 708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.35x = 2,501,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,282.96/2,352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.31

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