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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.36, 3,391.32 and 722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.36, 3,391.32 and 722 is: 1,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.36 : 3,391.32 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.36/3,391.32 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.36x = 3,391.32 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.36x = 2,448,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,533.04/2,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.77

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