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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.89, 3,541.34 and 717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.89, 3,541.34 and 717.43 is: 1,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.89 : 3,541.34 = 717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.89/3,541.34 = 717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.89x = 3,541.34 × 717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.89x = 2,540,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,663.56/2,360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.15

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