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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.22, 3,560.37 and 729.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.22, 3,560.37 and 729.73 is: 1,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.22 : 3,560.37 = 729.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.22/3,560.37 = 729.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.22x = 3,560.37 × 729.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.22x = 2,598,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,108.80/2,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.76

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