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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.42, 3,306.24 and 723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.42, 3,306.24 and 723.62 is: 1,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.42 : 3,306.24 = 723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.42/3,306.24 = 723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.42x = 3,306.24 × 723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.42x = 2,392,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,444.86/2,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.30

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