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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.93, 3,536.89 and 714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.93, 3,536.89 and 714.39 is: 1,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.93 : 3,536.89 = 714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.93/3,536.89 = 714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.93x = 3,536.89 × 714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.93x = 2,526,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,718.85/2,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.58

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