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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.46, 3,554.34 and 726.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.46, 3,554.34 and 726.03 is: 1,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.46 : 3,554.34 = 726.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.46/3,554.34 = 726.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.46x = 3,554.34 × 726.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.46x = 2,580,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,557.47/2,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.09

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