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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.66, 3,532.33 and 711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.66, 3,532.33 and 711.34 is: 1,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.66 : 3,532.33 = 711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.66/3,532.33 = 711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.66x = 3,532.33 × 711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.66x = 2,512,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,679.68/2,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.11

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