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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.66, 3,583.02 and 722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.66, 3,583.02 and 722.80 is: 1,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.66 : 3,583.02 = 722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.66/3,583.02 = 722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.66x = 3,583.02 × 722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.66x = 2,589,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,806.86/2,388.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.21

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