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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.74, 3,543.99 and 719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.74, 3,543.99 and 719.25 is: 1,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.74 : 3,543.99 = 719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.74/3,543.99 = 719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.74x = 3,543.99 × 719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.74x = 2,549,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,014.81/2,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.84

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