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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.85, 3,533.86 and 712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.85, 3,533.86 and 712.39 is: 1,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.85 : 3,533.86 = 712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.85/3,533.86 = 712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.85x = 3,533.86 × 712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.85x = 2,517,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,486.53/2,355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.61

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