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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.89, 3,554.98 and 726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.89, 3,554.98 and 726.45 is: 1,089.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.89 : 3,554.98 = 726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.89/3,554.98 = 726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.89x = 3,554.98 × 726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.89x = 2,582,515.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,515.22/2,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.72

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