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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.53, 3,550.34 and 723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.53, 3,550.34 and 723.06 is: 1,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.53 : 3,550.34 = 723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.53/3,550.34 = 723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.53x = 3,550.34 × 723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.53x = 2,567,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,110.65/2,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.76

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