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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.26 and 724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.52, 4,373.26 and 724.23 is: 1,086.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.52 : 4,373.26 = 724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.52/4,373.26 = 724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.52x = 4,373.26 × 724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.52x = 3,167,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,246.09/2,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.34

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