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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.25, 3,396.39 and 725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.25, 3,396.39 and 725.25 is: 1,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.25 : 3,396.39 = 725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.25/3,396.39 = 725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.25x = 3,396.39 × 725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.25x = 2,463,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,231.85/2,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.88

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