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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.49, 3,533.70 and 712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.49, 3,533.70 and 712.73 is: 1,068.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.49 : 3,533.70 = 712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.49/3,533.70 = 712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.49x = 3,533.70 × 712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.49x = 2,518,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,574.00/2,356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.78

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