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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.31, 3,275.10 and 722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.31, 3,275.10 and 722.48 is: 1,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.31 : 3,275.10 = 722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.31/3,275.10 = 722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.31x = 3,275.10 × 722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.31x = 2,366,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,177.87/2,183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.76

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