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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.28, 3,541 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.28, 3,541 and 716.74 is: 1,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.28 : 3,541 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.28/3,541 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.28x = 3,541 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.28x = 2,537,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,976.34/2,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.29

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