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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.55, 3,553.46 and 725.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.55, 3,553.46 and 725.06 is: 1,087.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.55 : 3,553.46 = 725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.55/3,553.46 = 725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.55x = 3,553.46 × 725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.55x = 2,576,450.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,450.32/2,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.78

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