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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.03, 3,312.03 and 727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.03, 3,312.03 and 727.23 is: 1,090.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.03 : 3,312.03 = 727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.03/3,312.03 = 727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.03x = 3,312.03 × 727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.03x = 2,408,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,607.58/2,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.84

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