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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262, 3,393.56 and 723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262, 3,393.56 and 723 is: 1,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262 : 3,393.56 = 723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262/3,393.56 = 723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262x = 3,393.56 × 723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262x = 2,453,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,543.88/2,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.68

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