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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.68, 3,531.06 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.68, 3,531.06 and 710.28 is: 1,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.68 : 3,531.06 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.68/3,531.06 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.68x = 3,531.06 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.68x = 2,508,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,041.30/2,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.58

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