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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.82, 3,545.87 and 720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.82, 3,545.87 and 720.48 is: 1,080.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.82 : 3,545.87 = 720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.82/3,545.87 = 720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.82x = 3,545.87 × 720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.82x = 2,554,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,724.82/2,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.76

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