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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.74, 3,532.56 and 711.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.74, 3,532.56 and 711.94 is: 1,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.74 : 3,532.56 = 711.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.74/3,532.56 = 711.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.74x = 3,532.56 × 711.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.74x = 2,514,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,970.77/2,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.59

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