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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.26, 3,541.67 and 717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.26, 3,541.67 and 717.82 is: 1,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.26 : 3,541.67 = 717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.26/3,541.67 = 717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.26x = 3,541.67 × 717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.26x = 2,542,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,281.56/2,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.66

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