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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.47, 3,543.85 and 719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.47, 3,543.85 and 719.14 is: 1,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.47 : 3,543.85 = 719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.47/3,543.85 = 719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.47x = 3,543.85 × 719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.47x = 2,548,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,524.29/2,362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.75

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