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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.85, 3,545.79 and 720.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.85, 3,545.79 and 720.42 is: 1,080.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.85 : 3,545.79 = 720.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.85/3,545.79 = 720.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.85x = 3,545.79 × 720.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.85x = 2,554,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,442.03/2,363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.63

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