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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.36, 3,397.32 and 726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.36, 3,397.32 and 726 is: 1,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.36 : 3,397.32 = 726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.36/3,397.32 = 726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.36x = 3,397.32 × 726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.36x = 2,466,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,454.32/2,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.77

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