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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.18, 3,303.94 and 723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.18, 3,303.94 and 723.01 is: 1,083.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.18 : 3,303.94 = 723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.18/3,303.94 = 723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.18x = 3,303.94 × 723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.18x = 2,388,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,789.92/2,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.76

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