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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.59, 3,531.94 and 711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.59, 3,531.94 and 711.13 is: 1,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.59 : 3,531.94 = 711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.59/3,531.94 = 711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.59x = 3,531.94 × 711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.59x = 2,511,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,664.51/2,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.71

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