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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.78, 3,542.47 and 718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.78, 3,542.47 and 718.33 is: 1,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.78 : 3,542.47 = 718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.78/3,542.47 = 718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.78x = 3,542.47 × 718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.78x = 2,544,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,662.48/2,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.43

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