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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.12, 3,539.99 and 716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.12, 3,539.99 and 716.67 is: 1,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.12 : 3,539.99 = 716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.12/3,539.99 = 716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.12x = 3,539.99 × 716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.12x = 2,537,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,006.42/2,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.95

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