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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.66, 3,529.14 and 709.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.66, 3,529.14 and 709.72 is: 1,064.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.66 : 3,529.14 = 709.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.66/3,529.14 = 709.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.66x = 3,529.14 × 709.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.66x = 2,504,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,701.24/2,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.17

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