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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.67, 3,539.68 and 717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.67, 3,539.68 and 717.37 is: 1,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.67 : 3,539.68 = 717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.67/3,539.68 = 717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.67x = 3,539.68 × 717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.67x = 2,539,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,249.60/2,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.11

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