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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.46, 3,421.86 and 721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.46, 3,421.86 and 721.59 is: 1,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.46 : 3,421.86 = 721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.46/3,421.86 = 721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.46x = 3,421.86 × 721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.46x = 2,469,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,179.96/2,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.28

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