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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.10, 3,032.22 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.10, 3,032.22 and 722.70 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.10 : 3,032.22 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.10/3,032.22 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.10x = 3,032.22 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.10x = 2,191,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,385.39/2,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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