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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.42, 3,527.37 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.42, 3,527.37 and 708.75 is: 1,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.42 : 3,527.37 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.42/3,527.37 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.42x = 3,527.37 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.42x = 2,500,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,023.49/2,352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.75

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