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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.90, 3,529.98 and 709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.90, 3,529.98 and 709.96 is: 1,064.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.90 : 3,529.98 = 709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.90/3,529.98 = 709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.90x = 3,529.98 × 709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.90x = 2,506,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,144.60/2,353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.68

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