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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366, 3,548.32 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366, 3,548.32 and 722.16 is: 1,083.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366 : 3,548.32 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366/3,548.32 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366x = 3,548.32 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366x = 2,562,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,454.77/2,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.03

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