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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.48, 3,537.32 and 714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.48, 3,537.32 and 714.63 is: 1,071.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.48 : 3,537.32 = 714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.48/3,537.32 = 714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.48x = 3,537.32 × 714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.48x = 2,527,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,885.62/2,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.83

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