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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.46, 3,535.61 and 713.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.46, 3,535.61 and 713.17 is: 1,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.46 : 3,535.61 = 713.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.46/3,535.61 = 713.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.46x = 3,535.61 × 713.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.46x = 2,521,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,487.42/2,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.03

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