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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.44, 3,539.32 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.44, 3,539.32 and 716.11 is: 1,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.44 : 3,539.32 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.44/3,539.32 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.44x = 3,539.32 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.44x = 2,534,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,543.55/2,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.22

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