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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.26, 3,552.91 and 724.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.26, 3,552.91 and 724.93 is: 1,087.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.26 : 3,552.91 = 724.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.26/3,552.91 = 724.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.26x = 3,552.91 × 724.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.26x = 2,575,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,611.05/2,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.55

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