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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.76, 3,551.60 and 724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.76, 3,551.60 and 724.24 is: 1,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.76 : 3,551.60 = 724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.76/3,551.60 = 724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.76x = 3,551.60 × 724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.76x = 2,572,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,210.78/2,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.35

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