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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,202.78, 3,304.41 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,202.78, 3,304.41 and 722.16 is: 1,083.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,202.78 : 3,304.41 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,202.78/3,304.41 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,202.78x = 3,304.41 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,202.78x = 2,386,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,312.73/2,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.32

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