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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.66, 3,551.58 and 724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.66, 3,551.58 and 724.38 is: 1,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.66 : 3,551.58 = 724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.66/3,551.58 = 724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.66x = 3,551.58 × 724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.66x = 2,572,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,693.52/2,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.60

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