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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.03, 3,546.54 and 720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.03, 3,546.54 and 720.71 is: 1,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.03 : 3,546.54 = 720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.03/3,546.54 = 720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.03x = 3,546.54 × 720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.03x = 2,556,009.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,009.11/2,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.21

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