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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.99, 3,551.81 and 724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.99, 3,551.81 and 724.55 is: 1,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.99 : 3,551.81 = 724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.99/3,551.81 = 724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.99x = 3,551.81 × 724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.99x = 2,573,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,442.55/2,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.76

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