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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.02, 4,372.51 and 723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.02, 4,372.51 and 723.73 is: 1,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.02 : 4,372.51 = 723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.02/4,372.51 = 723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.02x = 4,372.51 × 723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.02x = 3,164,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,516.66/2,915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.59

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