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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.96, 3,391.44 and 722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.96, 3,391.44 and 722.08 is: 1,083.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.96 : 3,391.44 = 722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.96/3,391.44 = 722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.96x = 3,391.44 × 722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.96x = 2,448,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,891.00/2,260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.12

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