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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.98, 3,550.61 and 723.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.98, 3,550.61 and 723.64 is: 1,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.98 : 3,550.61 = 723.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.98/3,550.61 = 723.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.98x = 3,550.61 × 723.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.98x = 2,569,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,363.42/2,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.50

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