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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.04, 3,552.70 and 724.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.04, 3,552.70 and 724.55 is: 1,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.04 : 3,552.70 = 724.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.04/3,552.70 = 724.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.04x = 3,552.70 × 724.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.04x = 2,574,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,108.79/2,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.02

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