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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.06, 3,421.61 and 721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.06, 3,421.61 and 721.02 is: 1,081.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.06 : 3,421.61 = 721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.06/3,421.61 = 721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.06x = 3,421.61 × 721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.06x = 2,467,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,049.24/2,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.54

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