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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.65, 3,532.00 and 711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.65, 3,532.00 and 711.21 is: 1,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.65 : 3,532.00 = 711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.65/3,532.00 = 711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.65x = 3,532.00 × 711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.65x = 2,512,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,004.33/2,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.83

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