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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.10, 3,552.67 and 724.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.10, 3,552.67 and 724.78 is: 1,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.10 : 3,552.67 = 724.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.10/3,552.67 = 724.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.10x = 3,552.67 × 724.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.10x = 2,574,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,904.16/2,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.33

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