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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.05, 3,539.13 and 715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.05, 3,539.13 and 715.61 is: 1,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.05 : 3,539.13 = 715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.05/3,539.13 = 715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.05x = 3,539.13 × 715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.05x = 2,532,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,636.82/2,359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.58

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