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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.50, 3,274.92 and 722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.50, 3,274.92 and 722.46 is: 1,083.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.50 : 3,274.92 = 722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.50/3,274.92 = 722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.50x = 3,274.92 × 722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.50x = 2,365,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,998.70/2,183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.58

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