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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.40, 3,533.12 and 711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.40, 3,533.12 and 711.96 is: 1,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.40 : 3,533.12 = 711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.40/3,533.12 = 711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.40x = 3,533.12 × 711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.40x = 2,515,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,440.12/2,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.95

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