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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.66, 3,545.64 and 720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.66, 3,545.64 and 720.72 is: 1,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.66 : 3,545.64 = 720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.66/3,545.64 = 720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.66x = 3,545.64 × 720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.66x = 2,555,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,413.66/2,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.67

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