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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.56, 3,545.13 and 720.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.56, 3,545.13 and 720.49 is: 1,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.56 : 3,545.13 = 720.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.56/3,545.13 = 720.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.56x = 3,545.13 × 720.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.56x = 2,554,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,230.71/2,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.67

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