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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.46, 3,569.91 and 713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.46, 3,569.91 and 713.64 is: 1,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.46 : 3,569.91 = 713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.46/3,569.91 = 713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.46x = 3,569.91 × 713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.46x = 2,547,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,630.57/2,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.68

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