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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.78, 3,533.93 and 712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.78, 3,533.93 and 712.09 is: 1,068.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.78 : 3,533.93 = 712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.78/3,533.93 = 712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.78x = 3,533.93 × 712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.78x = 2,516,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,479.74/2,355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.21

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