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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.33, 3,540.50 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.33, 3,540.50 and 716.88 is: 1,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.33 : 3,540.50 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.33/3,540.50 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.33x = 3,540.50 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.33x = 2,538,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,115.43/2,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.32

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