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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.83, 3,529.38 and 709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.83, 3,529.38 and 709.34 is: 1,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.83 : 3,529.38 = 709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.83/3,529.38 = 709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.83x = 3,529.38 × 709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.83x = 2,503,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,530.41/2,352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.05

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