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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.40, 3,395.10 and 724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.40, 3,395.10 and 724.40 is: 1,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.40 : 3,395.10 = 724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.40/3,395.10 = 724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.40x = 3,395.10 × 724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.40x = 2,459,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,410.44/2,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.60

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