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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.95, 3,557.76 and 728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.95, 3,557.76 and 728.35 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.95 : 3,557.76 = 728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.95/3,557.76 = 728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.95x = 3,557.76 × 728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.95x = 2,591,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,294.50/2,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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