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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.84, 3,547.81 and 721.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.84, 3,547.81 and 721.37 is: 1,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.84 : 3,547.81 = 721.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.84/3,547.81 = 721.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.84x = 3,547.81 × 721.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.84x = 2,559,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,277.24/2,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.22

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