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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.24, 3,550.04 and 722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.24, 3,550.04 and 722.92 is: 1,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.24 : 3,550.04 = 722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.24/3,550.04 = 722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.24x = 3,550.04 × 722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.24x = 2,566,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,394.92/2,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.59

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