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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.75, 3,391.19 and 721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.75, 3,391.19 and 721.75 is: 1,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.75 : 3,391.19 = 721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.75/3,391.19 = 721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.75x = 3,391.19 × 721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.75x = 2,447,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,591.38/2,260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.65

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