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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.59, 3,544.38 and 719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.59, 3,544.38 and 719.27 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.59 : 3,544.38 = 719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.59/3,544.38 = 719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.59x = 3,544.38 × 719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.59x = 2,549,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,348.48/2,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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