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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.72, 3,533.61 and 712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.72, 3,533.61 and 712.35 is: 1,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.72 : 3,533.61 = 712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.72/3,533.61 = 712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.72x = 3,533.61 × 712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.72x = 2,517,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,167.08/2,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.53

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