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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.50, 3,534.02 and 712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.50, 3,534.02 and 712.02 is: 1,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.50 : 3,534.02 = 712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.50/3,534.02 = 712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.50x = 3,534.02 × 712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.50x = 2,516,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,292.92/2,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.26

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