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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.68, 3,547.21 and 721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.68, 3,547.21 and 721.22 is: 1,081.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.68 : 3,547.21 = 721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.68/3,547.21 = 721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.68x = 3,547.21 × 721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.68x = 2,558,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,318.80/2,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.89

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