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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.83, 3,554.03 and 725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.83, 3,554.03 and 725.39 is: 1,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.83 : 3,554.03 = 725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.83/3,554.03 = 725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.83x = 3,554.03 × 725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.83x = 2,578,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,051.11/2,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.32

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