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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.48, 3,550.24 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.48, 3,550.24 and 723.44 is: 1,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.48 : 3,550.24 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.48/3,550.24 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.48x = 3,550.24 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.48x = 2,568,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,385.63/2,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.32

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