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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.75, 3,552.17 and 724.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.75, 3,552.17 and 724.43 is: 1,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.75 : 3,552.17 = 724.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.75/3,552.17 = 724.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.75x = 3,552.17 × 724.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.75x = 2,573,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,277.13/2,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.80

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