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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.66, 3,549.99 and 723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.66, 3,549.99 and 723.22 is: 1,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.66 : 3,549.99 = 723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.66/3,549.99 = 723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.66x = 3,549.99 × 723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.66x = 2,567,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,406.02/2,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.82

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