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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.01, 3,552.02 and 724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.01, 3,552.02 and 724.59 is: 1,086.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.01 : 3,552.02 = 724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.01/3,552.02 = 724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.01x = 3,552.02 × 724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.01x = 2,573,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,757.27/2,368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.89

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