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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.03, 3,541.35 and 717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.03, 3,541.35 and 717.58 is: 1,076.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.03 : 3,541.35 = 717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.03/3,541.35 = 717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.03x = 3,541.35 × 717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.03x = 2,541,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,201.93/2,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.31

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