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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.81, 3,396.85 and 725.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.81, 3,396.85 and 725.81 is: 1,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.81 : 3,396.85 = 725.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.81/3,396.85 = 725.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.81x = 3,396.85 × 725.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.81x = 2,465,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,448.90/2,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.59

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