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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.72, 3,397.20 and 725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.72, 3,397.20 and 725.76 is: 1,088.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.72 : 3,397.20 = 725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.72/3,397.20 = 725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.72x = 3,397.20 × 725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.72x = 2,465,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,551.87/2,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.68

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