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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.24, 3,545.34 and 719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.24, 3,545.34 and 719.88 is: 1,079.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.24 : 3,545.34 = 719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.24/3,545.34 = 719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.24x = 3,545.34 × 719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.24x = 2,552,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,219.36/2,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.97

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