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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.06, 3,541.73 and 717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.06, 3,541.73 and 717.73 is: 1,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.06 : 3,541.73 = 717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.06/3,541.73 = 717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.06x = 3,541.73 × 717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.06x = 2,542,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,005.87/2,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.64

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