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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.50, 3,551.24 and 723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.50, 3,551.24 and 723.97 is: 1,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.50 : 3,551.24 = 723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.50/3,551.24 = 723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.50x = 3,551.24 × 723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.50x = 2,570,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,997.47/2,367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.96

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