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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.24, 3,552.26 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.24, 3,552.26 and 724.80 is: 1,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.24 : 3,552.26 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.24/3,552.26 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.24x = 3,552.26 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.24x = 2,574,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,678.05/2,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.17

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