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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.18, 3,547.63 and 721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.18, 3,547.63 and 721.59 is: 1,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.18 : 3,547.63 = 721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.18/3,547.63 = 721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.18x = 3,547.63 × 721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.18x = 2,559,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,934.33/2,365.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.34

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