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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.15, 3,546.42 and 720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.15, 3,546.42 and 720.71 is: 1,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.15 : 3,546.42 = 720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.15/3,546.42 = 720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.15x = 3,546.42 × 720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.15x = 2,555,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,949.22/2,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.13

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