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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.12 and 722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.67, 3,305.12 and 722.86 is: 1,084.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.67 : 3,305.12 = 722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.67/3,305.12 = 722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.67x = 3,305.12 × 722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.67x = 2,389,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,132.59/2,203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.16

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