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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.95, 3,549.18 and 722.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.95, 3,549.18 and 722.53 is: 1,083.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.95 : 3,549.18 = 722.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.95/3,549.18 = 722.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.95x = 3,549.18 × 722.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.95x = 2,564,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,389.03/2,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.41

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