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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.56, 3,547.62 and 722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.56, 3,547.62 and 722.34 is: 1,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.56 : 3,547.62 = 722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.56/3,547.62 = 722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.56x = 3,547.62 × 722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.56x = 2,562,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,587.83/2,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.29

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