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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.36, 3,528.56 and 708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.36, 3,528.56 and 708.90 is: 1,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.36 : 3,528.56 = 708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.36/3,528.56 = 708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.36x = 3,528.56 × 708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.36x = 2,501,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,392.64/2,352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.35

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