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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.76, 3,547.59 and 721.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.76, 3,547.59 and 721.45 is: 1,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.76 : 3,547.59 = 721.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.76/3,547.59 = 721.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.76x = 3,547.59 × 721.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.76x = 2,559,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,408.81/2,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.31

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