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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.75, 3,392.69 and 722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.75, 3,392.69 and 722.75 is: 1,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.75 : 3,392.69 = 722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.75/3,392.69 = 722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.75x = 3,392.69 × 722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.75x = 2,452,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,066.70/2,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.15

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