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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.47, 3,275.45 and 722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.47, 3,275.45 and 722.63 is: 1,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.47 : 3,275.45 = 722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.47/3,275.45 = 722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.47x = 3,275.45 × 722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.47x = 2,366,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,938.43/2,183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.03

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