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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.84, 3,554.76 and 726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.84, 3,554.76 and 726.38 is: 1,089.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.84 : 3,554.76 = 726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.84/3,554.76 = 726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.84x = 3,554.76 × 726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.84x = 2,582,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,106.57/2,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.57

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