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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.99, 3,533.10 and 711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.99, 3,533.10 and 711.58 is: 1,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.99 : 3,533.10 = 711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.99/3,533.10 = 711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.99x = 3,533.10 × 711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.99x = 2,514,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,062.07/2,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.55

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