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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.56, 3,396.18 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.56, 3,396.18 and 724.68 is: 1,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.56 : 3,396.18 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.56/3,396.18 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.56x = 3,396.18 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.56x = 2,461,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,143.72/2,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.29

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