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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.72, 3,547.64 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.72, 3,547.64 and 722.04 is: 1,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.72 : 3,547.64 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.72/3,547.64 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.72x = 3,547.64 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.72x = 2,561,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,537.99/2,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.23

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