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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.82, 3,530.72 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.82, 3,530.72 and 710.49 is: 1,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.82 : 3,530.72 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.82/3,530.72 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.82x = 3,530.72 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.82x = 2,508,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,541.25/2,353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.73

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