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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.30, 3,534.82 and 712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.30, 3,534.82 and 712.70 is: 1,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.30 : 3,534.82 = 712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.30/3,534.82 = 712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.30x = 3,534.82 × 712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.30x = 2,519,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,283.91/2,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.17

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