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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.62, 3,532.51 and 711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.62, 3,532.51 and 711.07 is: 1,066.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.62 : 3,532.51 = 711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.62/3,532.51 = 711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.62x = 3,532.51 × 711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.62x = 2,511,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,861.89/2,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.78

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