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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.54, 3,535.40 and 713.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.54, 3,535.40 and 713.66 is: 1,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.54 : 3,535.40 = 713.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.54/3,535.40 = 713.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.54x = 3,535.40 × 713.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.54x = 2,523,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,073.56/2,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.21

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