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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.56, 3,546.63 and 721.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.56, 3,546.63 and 721.49 is: 1,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.56 : 3,546.63 = 721.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.56/3,546.63 = 721.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.56x = 3,546.63 × 721.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.56x = 2,558,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,858.08/2,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.17

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