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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.76, 3,529.14 and 709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.76, 3,529.14 and 709.28 is: 1,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.76 : 3,529.14 = 709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.76/3,529.14 = 709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.76x = 3,529.14 × 709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.76x = 2,503,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,148.42/2,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.92

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