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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.99, 3,528.45 and 709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.99, 3,528.45 and 709.23 is: 1,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.99 : 3,528.45 = 709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.99/3,528.45 = 709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.99x = 3,528.45 × 709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.99x = 2,502,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,482.59/2,352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.53

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