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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.64, 3,542.76 and 717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.64, 3,542.76 and 717.94 is: 1,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.64 : 3,542.76 = 717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.64/3,542.76 = 717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.64x = 3,542.76 × 717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.64x = 2,543,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,489.11/2,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.00

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