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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.48, 3,549.71 and 723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.48, 3,549.71 and 723.04 is: 1,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.48 : 3,549.71 = 723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.48/3,549.71 = 723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.48x = 3,549.71 × 723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.48x = 2,566,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,575.25/2,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.55

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