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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.02, 3,393.56 and 723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.02, 3,393.56 and 723.02 is: 1,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.02 : 3,393.56 = 723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.02/3,393.56 = 723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.02x = 3,393.56 × 723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.02x = 2,453,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,611.75/2,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.70

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