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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.94, 3,541.20 and 717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.94, 3,541.20 and 717.85 is: 1,076.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.94 : 3,541.20 = 717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.94/3,541.20 = 717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.94x = 3,541.20 × 717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.94x = 2,542,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,050.42/2,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.71

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