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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.39, 3,548.58 and 722.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.39, 3,548.58 and 722.07 is: 1,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.39 : 3,548.58 = 722.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.39/3,548.58 = 722.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.39x = 3,548.58 × 722.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.39x = 2,562,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,323.16/2,365.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.26

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