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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.84, 3,535.68 and 714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.84, 3,535.68 and 714.56 is: 1,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.84 : 3,535.68 = 714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.84/3,535.68 = 714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.84x = 3,535.68 × 714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.84x = 2,526,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,455.50/2,357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.51

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