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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.53, 3,553.34 and 725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.53, 3,553.34 and 725.06 is: 1,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.53 : 3,553.34 = 725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.53/3,553.34 = 725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.53x = 3,553.34 × 725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.53x = 2,576,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,384.70/2,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.76

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