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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.24, 3,557.25 and 728.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.24, 3,557.25 and 728.43 is: 1,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.24 : 3,557.25 = 728.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.24/3,557.25 = 728.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.24x = 3,557.25 × 728.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.24x = 2,591,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,207.62/2,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.31

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