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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.45, 3,527.83 and 708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.45, 3,527.83 and 708.49 is: 1,062.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.45 : 3,527.83 = 708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.45/3,527.83 = 708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.45x = 3,527.83 × 708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.45x = 2,499,432.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,432.28/2,352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.48

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