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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.40, 3,554.49 and 725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.40, 3,554.49 and 725.61 is: 1,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.40 : 3,554.49 = 725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.40/3,554.49 = 725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.40x = 3,554.49 × 725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.40x = 2,579,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,173.49/2,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.53

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