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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.18, 3,543.82 and 719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.18, 3,543.82 and 719.15 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.18 : 3,543.82 = 719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.18/3,543.82 = 719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.18x = 3,543.82 × 719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.18x = 2,548,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,518.64/2,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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