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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.26, 3,555.80 and 726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.26, 3,555.80 and 726.64 is: 1,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.26 : 3,555.80 = 726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.26/3,555.80 = 726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.26x = 3,555.80 × 726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.26x = 2,583,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,786.51/2,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.09

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