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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.85, 3,550.67 and 723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.85, 3,550.67 and 723.02 is: 1,084.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.85 : 3,550.67 = 723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.85/3,550.67 = 723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.85x = 3,550.67 × 723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.85x = 2,567,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,184.05/2,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.64

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