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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.74, 3,551.43 and 724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.74, 3,551.43 and 724.30 is: 1,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.74 : 3,551.43 = 724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.74/3,551.43 = 724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.74x = 3,551.43 × 724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.74x = 2,572,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,282.99/2,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.39

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