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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.20, 3,540.54 and 717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.20, 3,540.54 and 717.16 is: 1,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.20 : 3,540.54 = 717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.20/3,540.54 = 717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.20x = 3,540.54 × 717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.20x = 2,539,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,133.67/2,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.81

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