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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.50, 3,543.75 and 719.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.50, 3,543.75 and 719.01 is: 1,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.50 : 3,543.75 = 719.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.50/3,543.75 = 719.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.50x = 3,543.75 × 719.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.50x = 2,547,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,991.69/2,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.52

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