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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.20, 3,547.88 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.20, 3,547.88 and 722.44 is: 1,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.20 : 3,547.88 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.20/3,547.88 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.20x = 3,547.88 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.20x = 2,563,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,130.43/2,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.23

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