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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.77, 3,552.21 and 724.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.77, 3,552.21 and 724.74 is: 1,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.77 : 3,552.21 = 724.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.77/3,552.21 = 724.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.77x = 3,552.21 × 724.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.77x = 2,574,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,428.68/2,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.82

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