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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.64, 3,396.96 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.64, 3,396.96 and 726.72 is: 1,090.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.64 : 3,396.96 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.64/3,396.96 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.64x = 3,396.96 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.64x = 2,468,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,638.77/2,264.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.08

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