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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.59, 3,542.53 and 718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.59, 3,542.53 and 718.14 is: 1,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.59 : 3,542.53 = 718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.59/3,542.53 = 718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.59x = 3,542.53 × 718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.59x = 2,544,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,032.49/2,361.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.25

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