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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.28, 3,549.45 and 723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.28, 3,549.45 and 723.23 is: 1,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.28 : 3,549.45 = 723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.28/3,549.45 = 723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.28x = 3,549.45 × 723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.28x = 2,567,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,050.98/2,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.85

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