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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.08, 3,552.75 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.08, 3,552.75 and 724.68 is: 1,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.08 : 3,552.75 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.08/3,552.75 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.08x = 3,552.75 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.08x = 2,574,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,606.87/2,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.21

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