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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.00, 3,553.57 and 725.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.00, 3,553.57 and 725.71 is: 1,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.00 : 3,553.57 = 725.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.00/3,553.57 = 725.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.00x = 3,553.57 × 725.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.00x = 2,578,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,859.97/2,369.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.59

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