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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.75, 3,399.17 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.75, 3,399.17 and 726.75 is: 1,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.75 : 3,399.17 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.75/3,399.17 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.75x = 3,399.17 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.75x = 2,470,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,343.16/2,265.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.30

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