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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.90, 3,554.72 and 726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.90, 3,554.72 and 726.46 is: 1,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.90 : 3,554.72 = 726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.90/3,554.72 = 726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.90x = 3,554.72 × 726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.90x = 2,582,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,361.89/2,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.65

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