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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.52, 3,532.90 and 711.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.52, 3,532.90 and 711.78 is: 1,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.52 : 3,532.90 = 711.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.52/3,532.90 = 711.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.52x = 3,532.90 × 711.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.52x = 2,514,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,647.56/2,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.56

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