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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.57, 3,546.89 and 721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.57, 3,546.89 and 721.16 is: 1,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.57 : 3,546.89 = 721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.57/3,546.89 = 721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.57x = 3,546.89 × 721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.57x = 2,557,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,853.85/2,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.74

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