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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.94, 3,556.64 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.94, 3,556.64 and 727.20 is: 1,090.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.94 : 3,556.64 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.94/3,556.64 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.94x = 3,556.64 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.94x = 2,586,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,388.61/2,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.87

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