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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.33, 3,545.53 and 720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.33, 3,545.53 and 720.01 is: 1,080.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.33 : 3,545.53 = 720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.33/3,545.53 = 720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.33x = 3,545.53 × 720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.33x = 2,552,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,806.39/2,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.17

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