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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.92 and 724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.92 and 724.12 is: 1,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.70 : 3,551.92 = 724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.70/3,551.92 = 724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.70x = 3,551.92 × 724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.70x = 2,572,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,016.31/2,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.29

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