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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.16, 3,563.60 and 709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.16, 3,563.60 and 709.89 is: 1,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.16 : 3,563.60 = 709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.16/3,563.60 = 709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.16x = 3,563.60 × 709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.16x = 2,529,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,757.11/2,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.64

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