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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.14, 3,551.11 and 723.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.14, 3,551.11 and 723.51 is: 1,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.14 : 3,551.11 = 723.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.14/3,551.11 = 723.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.14x = 3,551.11 × 723.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.14x = 2,569,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,261.79/2,367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.39

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