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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.62, 3,544.36 and 718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.62, 3,544.36 and 718.98 is: 1,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.62 : 3,544.36 = 718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.62/3,544.36 = 718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.62x = 3,544.36 × 718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.62x = 2,548,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,323.95/2,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.60

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