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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.51, 3,553.29 and 725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.51, 3,553.29 and 725.18 is: 1,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.51 : 3,553.29 = 725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.51/3,553.29 = 725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.51x = 3,553.29 × 725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.51x = 2,576,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,757.08/2,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.92

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