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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.87, 3,538.58 and 715.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.87, 3,538.58 and 715.65 is: 1,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.87 : 3,538.58 = 715.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.87/3,538.58 = 715.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.87x = 3,538.58 × 715.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.87x = 2,532,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,381.20/2,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.56

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