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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.01, 4,372.47 and 723.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.01, 4,372.47 and 723.72 is: 1,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.01 : 4,372.47 = 723.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.01/4,372.47 = 723.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.01x = 4,372.47 × 723.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.01x = 3,164,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,443.99/2,915.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.57

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