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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.26, 3,554.30 and 725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.26, 3,554.30 and 725.64 is: 1,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.26 : 3,554.30 = 725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.26/3,554.30 = 725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.26x = 3,554.30 × 725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.26x = 2,579,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,142.25/2,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.59

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