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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.62, 3,540.95 and 717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.62, 3,540.95 and 717.18 is: 1,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.62 : 3,540.95 = 717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.62/3,540.95 = 717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.62x = 3,540.95 × 717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.62x = 2,539,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,498.52/2,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.78

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