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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.48, 3,548.76 and 722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.48, 3,548.76 and 722.02 is: 1,083.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.48 : 3,548.76 = 722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.48/3,548.76 = 722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.48x = 3,548.76 × 722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.48x = 2,562,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,275.70/2,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.19

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