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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.85, 3,540.29 and 716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.85, 3,540.29 and 716.53 is: 1,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.85 : 3,540.29 = 716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.85/3,540.29 = 716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.85x = 3,540.29 × 716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.85x = 2,536,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,716.93/2,359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.95

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