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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.28, 3,273.86 and 722.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.28, 3,273.86 and 722.45 is: 1,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.28 : 3,273.86 = 722.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.28/3,273.86 = 722.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.28x = 3,273.86 × 722.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.28x = 2,365,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,210.15/2,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.83

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