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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.91, 3,544.56 and 719.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.91, 3,544.56 and 719.47 is: 1,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.91 : 3,544.56 = 719.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.91/3,544.56 = 719.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.91x = 3,544.56 × 719.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.91x = 2,550,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,204.58/2,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.26

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