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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.30, 3,546.65 and 720.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.30, 3,546.65 and 720.86 is: 1,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.30 : 3,546.65 = 720.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.30/3,546.65 = 720.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.30x = 3,546.65 × 720.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.30x = 2,556,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,638.12/2,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.35

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