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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.18, 3,533.28 and 711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.18, 3,533.28 and 711.90 is: 1,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.18 : 3,533.28 = 711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.18/3,533.28 = 711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.18x = 3,533.28 × 711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.18x = 2,515,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,342.03/2,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.00

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