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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.40, 3,422.43 and 721.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.40, 3,422.43 and 721.05 is: 1,081.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.40 : 3,422.43 = 721.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.40/3,422.43 = 721.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.40x = 3,422.43 × 721.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.40x = 2,467,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,734.06/2,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.68

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