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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.90, 3,541.16 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.90, 3,541.16 and 717.45 is: 1,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.90 : 3,541.16 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.90/3,541.16 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.90x = 3,541.16 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.90x = 2,540,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,605.24/2,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.12

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