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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.44, 3,531.96 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.44, 3,531.96 and 711.04 is: 1,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.44 : 3,531.96 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.44/3,531.96 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.44x = 3,531.96 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.44x = 2,511,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,364.84/2,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.65

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