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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.93, 3,549.45 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.93, 3,549.45 and 722.47 is: 1,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.93 : 3,549.45 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.93/3,549.45 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.93x = 3,549.45 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.93x = 2,564,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,371.14/2,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.87

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