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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.87, 3,532.28 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.87, 3,532.28 and 711.45 is: 1,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.87 : 3,532.28 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.87/3,532.28 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.87x = 3,532.28 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.87x = 2,513,037.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,037.05/2,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.16

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