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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.26, 3,547.16 and 721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.26, 3,547.16 and 721.12 is: 1,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.26 : 3,547.16 = 721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.26/3,547.16 = 721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.26x = 3,547.16 × 721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.26x = 2,557,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,928.02/2,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.91

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