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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.02, 3,396.99 and 726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.02, 3,396.99 and 726.02 is: 1,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.02 : 3,396.99 = 726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.02/3,396.99 = 726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.02x = 3,396.99 × 726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.02x = 2,466,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,282.68/2,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.86

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