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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.68, 3,552.88 and 725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.68, 3,552.88 and 725.09 is: 1,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.68 : 3,552.88 = 725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.68/3,552.88 = 725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.68x = 3,552.88 × 725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.68x = 2,576,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,157.76/2,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.59

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