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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.38, 3,552.54 and 724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.38, 3,552.54 and 724.98 is: 1,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.38 : 3,552.54 = 724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.38/3,552.54 = 724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.38x = 3,552.54 × 724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.38x = 2,575,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,520.45/2,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.46

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