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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.36, 3,531.83 and 710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.36, 3,531.83 and 710.90 is: 1,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.36 : 3,531.83 = 710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.36/3,531.83 = 710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.36x = 3,531.83 × 710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.36x = 2,510,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,756.73/2,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.43

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