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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.78, 3,305.81 and 723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.78, 3,305.81 and 723.10 is: 1,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.78 : 3,305.81 = 723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.78/3,305.81 = 723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.78x = 3,305.81 × 723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.78x = 2,390,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,438.57/2,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.70

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