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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.71, 3,535.02 and 713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.71, 3,535.02 and 713.27 is: 1,069.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.71 : 3,535.02 = 713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.71/3,535.02 = 713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.71x = 3,535.02 × 713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.71x = 2,521,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,423.72/2,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.89

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