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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.29, 3,541.52 and 717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.29, 3,541.52 and 717.53 is: 1,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.29 : 3,541.52 = 717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.29/3,541.52 = 717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.29x = 3,541.52 × 717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.29x = 2,541,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,130.93/2,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.16

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