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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.87, 3,529.77 and 709.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.87, 3,529.77 and 709.56 is: 1,064.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.87 : 3,529.77 = 709.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.87/3,529.77 = 709.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.87x = 3,529.77 × 709.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.87x = 2,504,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,583.60/2,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.48

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