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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.86, 3,559.62 and 729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.86, 3,559.62 and 729.54 is: 1,094.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.86 : 3,559.62 = 729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.86/3,559.62 = 729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.86x = 3,559.62 × 729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.86x = 2,596,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,887.91/2,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.41

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