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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.13, 3,538.69 and 715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.13, 3,538.69 and 715.64 is: 1,073.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.13 : 3,538.69 = 715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.13/3,538.69 = 715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.13x = 3,538.69 × 715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.13x = 2,532,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,408.63/2,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.45

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