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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.91, 3,548.71 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.91, 3,548.71 and 722.47 is: 1,083.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.91 : 3,548.71 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.91/3,548.71 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.91x = 3,548.71 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.91x = 2,563,835.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,835.20/2,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.66

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