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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.45, 3,546.64 and 720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.45, 3,546.64 and 720.96 is: 1,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.45 : 3,546.64 = 720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.45/3,546.64 = 720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.45x = 3,546.64 × 720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.45x = 2,556,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,985.57/2,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.43

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