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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.48, 3,531.85 and 711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.48, 3,531.85 and 711.19 is: 1,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.48 : 3,531.85 = 711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.48/3,531.85 = 711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.48x = 3,531.85 × 711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.48x = 2,511,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,816.40/2,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.83

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