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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.66, 3,532.14 and 711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.66, 3,532.14 and 711.72 is: 1,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.66 : 3,532.14 = 711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.66/3,532.14 = 711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.66x = 3,532.14 × 711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.66x = 2,513,894.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,894.68/2,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.17

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