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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.21, 3,535.23 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.21, 3,535.23 and 712.92 is: 1,069.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.21 : 3,535.23 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.21/3,535.23 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.21x = 3,535.23 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.21x = 2,520,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,336.17/2,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.66

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