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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.33, 3,569.40 and 713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.33, 3,569.40 and 713.56 is: 1,070.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.33 : 3,569.40 = 713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.33/3,569.40 = 713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.33x = 3,569.40 × 713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.33x = 2,546,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,981.06/2,379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.46

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