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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.88, 3,550.49 and 723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.88, 3,550.49 and 723.30 is: 1,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.88 : 3,550.49 = 723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.88/3,550.49 = 723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.88x = 3,550.49 × 723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.88x = 2,568,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,065.80/2,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.00

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