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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.48, 4,374.66 and 725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.48, 4,374.66 and 725.19 is: 1,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.48 : 4,374.66 = 725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.48/4,374.66 = 725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.48x = 4,374.66 × 725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.48x = 3,172,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,459.69/2,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.77

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