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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.18, 3,534.66 and 712.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.18, 3,534.66 and 712.66 is: 1,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.18 : 3,534.66 = 712.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.18/3,534.66 = 712.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.18x = 3,534.66 × 712.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.18x = 2,519,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,010.80/2,356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.11

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