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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.46, 3,551.59 and 723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.46, 3,551.59 and 723.62 is: 1,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.46 : 3,551.59 = 723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.46/3,551.59 = 723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.46x = 3,551.59 × 723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.46x = 2,570,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,003.55/2,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.55

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