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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.81, 3,421.35 and 720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.81, 3,421.35 and 720.87 is: 1,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.81 : 3,421.35 = 720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.81/3,421.35 = 720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.81x = 3,421.35 × 720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.81x = 2,466,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,348.57/2,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.35

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