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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.67, 3,553.53 and 725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.67, 3,553.53 and 725.10 is: 1,087.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.67 : 3,553.53 = 725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.67/3,553.53 = 725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.67x = 3,553.53 × 725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.67x = 2,576,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,664.60/2,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.81

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