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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.42, 3,542.67 and 718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.42, 3,542.67 and 718.20 is: 1,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.42 : 3,542.67 = 718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.42/3,542.67 = 718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.42x = 3,542.67 × 718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.42x = 2,544,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,345.59/2,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.46

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