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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.45, 3,529.33 and 709.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.45, 3,529.33 and 709.49 is: 1,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.45 : 3,529.33 = 709.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.45/3,529.33 = 709.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.45x = 3,529.33 × 709.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.45x = 2,504,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,024.34/2,353.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.98

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