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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.95, 3,544.80 and 719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.95, 3,544.80 and 719.12 is: 1,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.95 : 3,544.80 = 719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.95/3,544.80 = 719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.95x = 3,544.80 × 719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.95x = 2,549,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,118.85/2,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.79

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