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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.70, 3,554.38 and 726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.70, 3,554.38 and 726.10 is: 1,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.70 : 3,554.38 = 726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.70/3,554.38 = 726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.70x = 3,554.38 × 726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.70x = 2,580,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,835.32/2,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.10

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