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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.53, 3,540.60 and 717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.53, 3,540.60 and 717.08 is: 1,075.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.53 : 3,540.60 = 717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.53/3,540.60 = 717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.53x = 3,540.60 × 717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.53x = 2,538,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,893.45/2,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.56

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