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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.17, 3,545.11 and 720.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.17, 3,545.11 and 720.27 is: 1,080.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.17 : 3,545.11 = 720.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.17/3,545.11 = 720.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.17x = 3,545.11 × 720.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.17x = 2,553,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,436.38/2,364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.06

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