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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.22 and 724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.22 and 724.26 is: 1,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.52 : 4,373.22 = 724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.52/4,373.22 = 724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.52x = 4,373.22 × 724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.52x = 3,167,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,348.32/2,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.38

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