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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.01, 3,543.87 and 719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.01, 3,543.87 and 719.12 is: 1,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.01 : 3,543.87 = 719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.01/3,543.87 = 719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.01x = 3,543.87 × 719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.01x = 2,548,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,450.08/2,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.48

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