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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.91, 3,541.56 and 717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.91, 3,541.56 and 717.47 is: 1,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.91 : 3,541.56 = 717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.91/3,541.56 = 717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.91x = 3,541.56 × 717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.91x = 2,540,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,959.97/2,360.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.26

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