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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.60, 3,547.08 and 721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.60, 3,547.08 and 721.29 is: 1,081.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.60 : 3,547.08 = 721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.60/3,547.08 = 721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.60x = 3,547.08 × 721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.60x = 2,558,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,473.33/2,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.99

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