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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.30, 3,540.48 and 717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.30, 3,540.48 and 717.02 is: 1,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.30 : 3,540.48 = 717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.30/3,540.48 = 717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.30x = 3,540.48 × 717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.30x = 2,538,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,594.97/2,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.54

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