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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.64, 3,540.88 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.64, 3,540.88 and 717.12 is: 1,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.64 : 3,540.88 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.64/3,540.88 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.64x = 3,540.88 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.64x = 2,539,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,235.87/2,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.66

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