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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.48, 3,534.57 and 713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.48, 3,534.57 and 713.08 is: 1,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.48 : 3,534.57 = 713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.48/3,534.57 = 713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.48x = 3,534.57 × 713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.48x = 2,520,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,431.18/2,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.57

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