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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.30, 3,559.95 and 729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.30, 3,559.95 and 729.86 is: 1,094.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.30 : 3,559.95 = 729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.30/3,559.95 = 729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.30x = 3,559.95 × 729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.30x = 2,598,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,265.11/2,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.79

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