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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.79 and 713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.16, 3,535.79 and 713.61 is: 1,070.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.16 : 3,535.79 = 713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.16/3,535.79 = 713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.16x = 3,535.79 × 713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.16x = 2,523,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,171.53/2,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.43

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