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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.51, 3,529.17 and 708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.51, 3,529.17 and 708.89 is: 1,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.51 : 3,529.17 = 708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.51/3,529.17 = 708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.51x = 3,529.17 × 708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.51x = 2,501,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,775.68/2,352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.45

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