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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.39, 3,540.60 and 716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.39, 3,540.60 and 716.93 is: 1,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.39 : 3,540.60 = 716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.39/3,540.60 = 716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.39x = 3,540.60 × 716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.39x = 2,538,369.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,369.42/2,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.40

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