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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.75, 3,552.15 and 724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.75, 3,552.15 and 724.41 is: 1,086.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.75 : 3,552.15 = 724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.75/3,552.15 = 724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.75x = 3,552.15 × 724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.75x = 2,573,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,212.98/2,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.78

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