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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.39, 3,305.22 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.39, 3,305.22 and 722.04 is: 1,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.39 : 3,305.22 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.39/3,305.22 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.39x = 3,305.22 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.39x = 2,386,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,501.05/2,203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.10

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