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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.04, 3,555.14 and 726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.04, 3,555.14 and 726.44 is: 1,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.04 : 3,555.14 = 726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.04/3,555.14 = 726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.04x = 3,555.14 × 726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.04x = 2,582,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,595.90/2,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.68

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