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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.29, 3,545.33 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.29, 3,545.33 and 720 is: 1,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.29 : 3,545.33 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.29/3,545.33 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.29x = 3,545.33 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.29x = 2,552,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,637.60/2,363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.12

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