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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.14, 3,555.50 and 727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.14, 3,555.50 and 727.25 is: 1,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.14 : 3,555.50 = 727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.14/3,555.50 = 727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.14x = 3,555.50 × 727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.14x = 2,585,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,715.96/2,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.49

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