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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.56, 3,543.63 and 719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.56, 3,543.63 and 719.49 is: 1,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.56 : 3,543.63 = 719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.56/3,543.63 = 719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.56x = 3,543.63 × 719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.56x = 2,549,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,606.35/2,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.17

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