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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.38, 3,545.61 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.38, 3,545.61 and 719.96 is: 1,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.38 : 3,545.61 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.38/3,545.61 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.38x = 3,545.61 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.38x = 2,552,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,676.95/2,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.10

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