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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.90, 3,531.48 and 710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.90, 3,531.48 and 710.96 is: 1,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.90 : 3,531.48 = 710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.90/3,531.48 = 710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.90x = 3,531.48 × 710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.90x = 2,510,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,741.02/2,354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.18

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