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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.67, 3,550.03 and 723.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.67, 3,550.03 and 723.23 is: 1,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.67 : 3,550.03 = 723.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.67/3,550.03 = 723.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.67x = 3,550.03 × 723.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.67x = 2,567,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,481.95/2,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.85

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