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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.30, 3,552.94 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.30, 3,552.94 and 724.80 is: 1,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.30 : 3,552.94 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.30/3,552.94 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.30x = 3,552.94 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.30x = 2,575,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,170.91/2,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.35

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