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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.90, 3,534.48 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.90, 3,534.48 and 712.96 is: 1,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.90 : 3,534.48 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.90/3,534.48 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.90x = 3,534.48 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.90x = 2,519,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,942.86/2,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.18

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