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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.53, 3,554.33 and 726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.53, 3,554.33 and 726.09 is: 1,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.53 : 3,554.33 = 726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.53/3,554.33 = 726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.53x = 3,554.33 × 726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.53x = 2,580,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,763.47/2,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.15

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