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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.97, 3,538.04 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.97, 3,538.04 and 715.12 is: 1,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.97 : 3,538.04 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.97/3,538.04 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.97x = 3,538.04 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.97x = 2,530,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,110.74/2,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.55

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