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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.08, 3,532.43 and 711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.08, 3,532.43 and 711.63 is: 1,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.08 : 3,532.43 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.08/3,532.43 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.08x = 3,532.43 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.08x = 2,513,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,784.94/2,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.39

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