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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.62, 3,549.93 and 723.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.62, 3,549.93 and 723.13 is: 1,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.62 : 3,549.93 = 723.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.62/3,549.93 = 723.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.62x = 3,549.93 × 723.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.62x = 2,567,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,060.88/2,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.70

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