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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.31, 3,548.48 and 721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.31, 3,548.48 and 721.97 is: 1,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.31 : 3,548.48 = 721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.31/3,548.48 = 721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.31x = 3,548.48 × 721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.31x = 2,561,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,906.78/2,365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.12

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