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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.16, 3,549.24 and 722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.16, 3,549.24 and 722.72 is: 1,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.16 : 3,549.24 = 722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.16/3,549.24 = 722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.16x = 3,549.24 × 722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.16x = 2,565,088.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,088.99/2,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.07

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