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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.17, 3,554.28 and 725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.17, 3,554.28 and 725.60 is: 1,088.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.17 : 3,554.28 = 725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.17/3,554.28 = 725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.17x = 3,554.28 × 725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.17x = 2,578,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,985.57/2,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.56

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