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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.08, 3,552.62 and 725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.08, 3,552.62 and 725.25 is: 1,087.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.08 : 3,552.62 = 725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.08/3,552.62 = 725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.08x = 3,552.62 × 725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.08x = 2,576,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,534.03/2,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.57

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