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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.63, 3,553.51 and 725.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.63, 3,553.51 and 725.17 is: 1,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.63 : 3,553.51 = 725.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.63/3,553.51 = 725.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.63x = 3,553.51 × 725.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.63x = 2,576,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,880.16/2,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.92

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