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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.34, 3,553 and 725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.34, 3,553 and 725 is: 1,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.34 : 3,553 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.34/3,553 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.34x = 3,553 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.34x = 2,575,925
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,925/2,368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.65

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