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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.54, 3,545.91 and 720.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.54, 3,545.91 and 720.05 is: 1,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.54 : 3,545.91 = 720.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.54/3,545.91 = 720.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.54x = 3,545.91 × 720.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.54x = 2,553,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,214.77/2,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.25

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