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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.20, 3,536.40 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.20, 3,536.40 and 714.20 is: 1,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.20 : 3,536.40 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.20/3,536.40 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.20x = 3,536.40 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.20x = 2,525,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,696.88/2,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.03

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