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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.86, 3,395.82 and 724.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.86, 3,395.82 and 724.86 is: 1,087.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.86 : 3,395.82 = 724.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.86/3,395.82 = 724.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.86x = 3,395.82 × 724.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.86x = 2,461,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,494.09/2,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.30

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