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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.60, 3,570.94 and 714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.60, 3,570.94 and 714.79 is: 1,072.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.60 : 3,570.94 = 714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.60/3,570.94 = 714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.60x = 3,570.94 × 714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.60x = 2,552,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,454.35/2,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.19

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