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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.07, 3,540.09 and 1,714.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.07, 3,540.09 and 1,714.89 is: 2,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.07 : 3,540.09 = 1,714.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.07/3,540.09 = 1,714.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.07x = 3,540.09 × 1,714.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.07x = 6,070,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,864.94/2,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.32

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