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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.28, 3,534.75 and 713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.28, 3,534.75 and 713.43 is: 1,069.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.28 : 3,534.75 = 713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.28/3,534.75 = 713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.28x = 3,534.75 × 713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.28x = 2,521,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,796.69/2,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.79

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