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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.60, 3,545.81 and 720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.60, 3,545.81 and 720.81 is: 1,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.60 : 3,545.81 = 720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.60/3,545.81 = 720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.60x = 3,545.81 × 720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.60x = 2,555,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,833.97/2,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.88

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