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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.52, 3,539.80 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.52, 3,539.80 and 716.20 is: 1,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.52 : 3,539.80 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.52/3,539.80 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.52x = 3,539.80 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.52x = 2,535,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,212.69/2,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.46

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