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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.36, 3,544.05 and 718.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.36, 3,544.05 and 718.78 is: 1,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.36 : 3,544.05 = 718.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.36/3,544.05 = 718.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.36x = 3,544.05 × 718.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.36x = 2,547,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,392.26/2,362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.33

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