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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.73, 3,531.22 and 710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.73, 3,531.22 and 710.33 is: 1,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.73 : 3,531.22 = 710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.73/3,531.22 = 710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.73x = 3,531.22 × 710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.73x = 2,508,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,324.00/2,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.68

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