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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360, 3,539.86 and 716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360, 3,539.86 and 716.56 is: 1,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360 : 3,539.86 = 716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360/3,539.86 = 716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360x = 3,539.86 × 716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360x = 2,536,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,522.08/2,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.80

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