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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.32, 3,546.54 and 721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.32, 3,546.54 and 721.44 is: 1,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.32 : 3,546.54 = 721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.32/3,546.54 = 721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.32x = 3,546.54 × 721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.32x = 2,558,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,615.82/2,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.72

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