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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.47 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.47 and 710.94 is: 1,066.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.23 : 3,531.47 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.23/3,531.47 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.23x = 3,531.47 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.23x = 2,510,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,656.23/2,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.45

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