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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.42, 3,551.30 and 724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.42, 3,551.30 and 724.08 is: 1,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.42 : 3,551.30 = 724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.42/3,551.30 = 724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.42x = 3,551.30 × 724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.42x = 2,571,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,425.30/2,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.17

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