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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.96, 3,539.88 and 716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.96, 3,539.88 and 716.44 is: 1,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.96 : 3,539.88 = 716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.96/3,539.88 = 716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.96x = 3,539.88 × 716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.96x = 2,536,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,111.63/2,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.64

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