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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.83, 3,548.76 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.83, 3,548.76 and 722.25 is: 1,083.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.83 : 3,548.76 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.83/3,548.76 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.83x = 3,548.76 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.83x = 2,563,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,091.91/2,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.38

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