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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.49, 3,530.70 and 710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.49, 3,530.70 and 710.73 is: 1,065.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.49 : 3,530.70 = 710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.49/3,530.70 = 710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.49x = 3,530.70 × 710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.49x = 2,509,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,374.41/2,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.78

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