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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.08, 3,547.83 and 721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.08, 3,547.83 and 721.80 is: 1,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.08 : 3,547.83 = 721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.08/3,547.83 = 721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.08x = 3,547.83 × 721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.08x = 2,560,823.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,823.69/2,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.76

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