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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.74, 3,552.98 and 725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.74, 3,552.98 and 725.26 is: 1,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.74 : 3,552.98 = 725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.74/3,552.98 = 725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.74x = 3,552.98 × 725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.74x = 2,576,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,834.27/2,368.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.85

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