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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.60, 3,539.58 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.60, 3,539.58 and 716.28 is: 1,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.60 : 3,539.58 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.60/3,539.58 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.60x = 3,539.58 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.60x = 2,535,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,330.36/2,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.47

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