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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.70, 3,547.43 and 720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.70, 3,547.43 and 720.87 is: 1,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.70 : 3,547.43 = 720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.70/3,547.43 = 720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.70x = 3,547.43 × 720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.70x = 2,557,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,235.86/2,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.42

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