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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.56, 3,555.12 and 727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.56, 3,555.12 and 727.34 is: 1,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.56 : 3,555.12 = 727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.56/3,555.12 = 727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.56x = 3,555.12 × 727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.56x = 2,585,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,780.98/2,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.79

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