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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.28, 3,550.23 and 723.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.28, 3,550.23 and 723.95 is: 1,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.28 : 3,550.23 = 723.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.28/3,550.23 = 723.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.28x = 3,550.23 × 723.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.28x = 2,570,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,189.56/2,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.72

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