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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.26, 3,535.02 and 712.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.26, 3,535.02 and 712.86 is: 1,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.26 : 3,535.02 = 712.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.26/3,535.02 = 712.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.26x = 3,535.02 × 712.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.26x = 2,519,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,961.10/2,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.48

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