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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.14, 3,541.71 and 717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.14, 3,541.71 and 717.70 is: 1,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.14 : 3,541.71 = 717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.14/3,541.71 = 717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.14x = 3,541.71 × 717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.14x = 2,541,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,885.27/2,361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.55

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