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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.66, 3,550.34 and 723.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.66, 3,550.34 and 723.00 is: 1,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.66 : 3,550.34 = 723.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.66/3,550.34 = 723.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.66x = 3,550.34 × 723.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.66x = 2,566,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,874.45/2,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.60

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