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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.96, 3,537.86 and 714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.96, 3,537.86 and 714.68 is: 1,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.96 : 3,537.86 = 714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.96/3,537.86 = 714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.96x = 3,537.86 × 714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.96x = 2,528,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,416.52/2,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.29

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