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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.78, 3,532.74 and 711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.78, 3,532.74 and 711.23 is: 1,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.78 : 3,532.74 = 711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.78/3,532.74 = 711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.78x = 3,532.74 × 711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.78x = 2,512,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,590.67/2,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.02

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