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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.77, 3,547.91 and 721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.77, 3,547.91 and 721.63 is: 1,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.77 : 3,547.91 = 721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.77/3,547.91 = 721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.77x = 3,547.91 × 721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.77x = 2,560,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,278.29/2,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.68

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