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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.47, 4,373.19 and 724.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.47, 4,373.19 and 724.18 is: 1,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.47 : 4,373.19 = 724.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.47/4,373.19 = 724.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.47x = 4,373.19 × 724.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.47x = 3,166,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,976.73/2,915.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.27

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