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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.52, 4,374.76 and 725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.52, 4,374.76 and 725.23 is: 1,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.52 : 4,374.76 = 725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.52/4,374.76 = 725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.52x = 4,374.76 × 725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.52x = 3,172,707.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,707.19/2,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.84

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