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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.36, 3,532.04 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.36, 3,532.04 and 710.78 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.36 : 3,532.04 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.36/3,532.04 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.36x = 3,532.04 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.36x = 2,510,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,503.39/2,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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