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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.70, 3,527.91 and 708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.70, 3,527.91 and 708.94 is: 1,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.70 : 3,527.91 = 708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.70/3,527.91 = 708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.70x = 3,527.91 × 708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.70x = 2,501,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,076.52/2,352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.07

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