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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.28, 3,536.43 and 713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.28, 3,536.43 and 713.95 is: 1,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.28 : 3,536.43 = 713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.28/3,536.43 = 713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.28x = 3,536.43 × 713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.28x = 2,524,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,831.82/2,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.08

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