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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.32, 3,548.50 and 722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.32, 3,548.50 and 722 is: 1,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.32 : 3,548.50 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.32/3,548.50 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.32x = 3,548.50 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.32x = 2,562,017
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,017/2,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.16

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