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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.94, 3,543.05 and 718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.94, 3,543.05 and 718.61 is: 1,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.94 : 3,543.05 = 718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.94/3,543.05 = 718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.94x = 3,543.05 × 718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.94x = 2,546,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,055.24/2,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.95

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