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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.87, 3,559.21 and 729.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.87, 3,559.21 and 729.35 is: 1,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.87 : 3,559.21 = 729.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.87/3,559.21 = 729.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.87x = 3,559.21 × 729.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.87x = 2,595,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,903.54/2,372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.99

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