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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.50, 3,587.76 and 725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.50, 3,587.76 and 725.48 is: 1,088.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.50 : 3,587.76 = 725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.50/3,587.76 = 725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.50x = 3,587.76 × 725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.50x = 2,602,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,863.82/2,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.38

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