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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.76, 3,307.32 and 723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.76, 3,307.32 and 723.40 is: 1,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.76 : 3,307.32 = 723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.76/3,307.32 = 723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.76x = 3,307.32 × 723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.76x = 2,392,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,515.29/2,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.16

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