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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.71, 3,536.21 and 856.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.71, 3,536.21 and 856.58 is: 1,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.71 : 3,536.21 = 856.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.71/3,536.21 = 856.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.71x = 3,536.21 × 856.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.71x = 3,029,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,026.40/2,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.73

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