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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.75, 3,555.17 and 726.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.75, 3,555.17 and 726.43 is: 1,089.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.75 : 3,555.17 = 726.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.75/3,555.17 = 726.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.75x = 3,555.17 × 726.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.75x = 2,582,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,582.14/2,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.81

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