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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.04, 3,551.74 and 1,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.04, 3,551.74 and 1,714.28 is: 2,581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.04 : 3,551.74 = 1,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.04/3,551.74 = 1,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.04x = 3,551.74 × 1,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.04x = 6,088,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088,676.85/2,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.00

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