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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.99, 3,541.95 and 718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.99, 3,541.95 and 718.15 is: 1,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.99 : 3,541.95 = 718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.99/3,541.95 = 718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.99x = 3,541.95 × 718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.99x = 2,543,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,641.24/2,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.91

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