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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.95, 3,552.00 and 724.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.95, 3,552.00 and 724.46 is: 1,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.95 : 3,552.00 = 724.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.95/3,552.00 = 724.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.95x = 3,552.00 × 724.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.95x = 2,573,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,288.08/2,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.71

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