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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.37, 3,552.55 and 724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.37, 3,552.55 and 724.86 is: 1,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.37 : 3,552.55 = 724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.37/3,552.55 = 724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.37x = 3,552.55 × 724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.37x = 2,575,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,099.58/2,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.29

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