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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.16, 3,547.86 and 722.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.16, 3,547.86 and 722.22 is: 1,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.16 : 3,547.86 = 722.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.16/3,547.86 = 722.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.16x = 3,547.86 × 722.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.16x = 2,562,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,335.45/2,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.91

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