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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.84, 3,389.40 and 721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.84, 3,389.40 and 721.20 is: 1,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.84 : 3,389.40 = 721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.84/3,389.40 = 721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.84x = 3,389.40 × 721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.84x = 2,444,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,435.28/2,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.69

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