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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.47, 3,545.35 and 720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.47, 3,545.35 and 720.14 is: 1,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.47 : 3,545.35 = 720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.47/3,545.35 = 720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.47x = 3,545.35 × 720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.47x = 2,553,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,148.35/2,363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.25

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