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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.71, 3,275.56 and 722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.71, 3,275.56 and 722.97 is: 1,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.71 : 3,275.56 = 722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.71/3,275.56 = 722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.71x = 3,275.56 × 722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.71x = 2,368,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,139.80/2,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.46

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