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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.68, 3,550.62 and 723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.68, 3,550.62 and 723.16 is: 1,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.68 : 3,550.62 = 723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.68/3,550.62 = 723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.68x = 3,550.62 × 723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.68x = 2,567,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,666.36/2,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.92

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