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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.28, 3,531.99 and 710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.28, 3,531.99 and 710.73 is: 1,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.28 : 3,531.99 = 710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.28/3,531.99 = 710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.28x = 3,531.99 × 710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.28x = 2,510,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,285.96/2,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.26

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