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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.95, 3,546.43 and 721.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.95, 3,546.43 and 721.13 is: 1,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.95 : 3,546.43 = 721.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.95/3,546.43 = 721.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.95x = 3,546.43 × 721.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.95x = 2,557,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,417.53/2,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.38

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