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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.93, 3,559.56 and 729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.93, 3,559.56 and 729.26 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.93 : 3,559.56 = 729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.93/3,559.56 = 729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.93x = 3,559.56 × 729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.93x = 2,595,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,823.28/2,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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