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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.09 and 712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.09 and 712.64 is: 1,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.08 : 3,534.09 = 712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.08/3,534.09 = 712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.08x = 3,534.09 × 712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.08x = 2,518,540.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,540.06/2,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.95

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