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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.11, 3,556.65 and 727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.11, 3,556.65 and 727.65 is: 1,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.11 : 3,556.65 = 727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.11/3,556.65 = 727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.11x = 3,556.65 × 727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.11x = 2,587,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,996.37/2,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.47

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