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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.47, 3,305.34 and 722.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.47, 3,305.34 and 722.79 is: 1,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.47 : 3,305.34 = 722.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.47/3,305.34 = 722.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.47x = 3,305.34 × 722.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.47x = 2,389,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,066.70/2,203.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.23

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