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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.46, 3,537.98 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.46, 3,537.98 and 715.84 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.46 : 3,537.98 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.46/3,537.98 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.46x = 3,537.98 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.46x = 2,532,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,617.86/2,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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