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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.20, 3,550.80 and 723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.20, 3,550.80 and 723.60 is: 1,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.20 : 3,550.80 = 723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.20/3,550.80 = 723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.20x = 3,550.80 × 723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.20x = 2,569,358.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,358.88/2,367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.40

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