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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.50, 3,557.70 and 728.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.50, 3,557.70 and 728.28 is: 1,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.50 : 3,557.70 = 728.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.50/3,557.70 = 728.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.50x = 3,557.70 × 728.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.50x = 2,591,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,001.76/2,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.56

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