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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.55, 3,535.38 and 713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.55, 3,535.38 and 713.11 is: 1,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.55 : 3,535.38 = 713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.55/3,535.38 = 713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.55x = 3,535.38 × 713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.55x = 2,521,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,114.83/2,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.83

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