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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.16, 3,557.20 and 727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.16, 3,557.20 and 727.42 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.16 : 3,557.20 = 727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.16/3,557.20 = 727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.16x = 3,557.20 × 727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.16x = 2,587,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,578.42/2,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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