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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.51, 3,536.92 and 714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.51, 3,536.92 and 714.07 is: 1,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.51 : 3,536.92 = 714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.51/3,536.92 = 714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.51x = 3,536.92 × 714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.51x = 2,525,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,589.87/2,357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.30

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