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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.38, 3,545.60 and 720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.38, 3,545.60 and 720.07 is: 1,080.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.38 : 3,545.60 = 720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.38/3,545.60 = 720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.38x = 3,545.60 × 720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.38x = 2,553,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,080.19/2,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.27

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