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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.81, 3,564.58 and 710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.81, 3,564.58 and 710.54 is: 1,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.81 : 3,564.58 = 710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.81/3,564.58 = 710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.81x = 3,564.58 × 710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.81x = 2,532,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,776.67/2,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.62

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