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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.50, 3,422.70 and 721.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.50, 3,422.70 and 721.73 is: 1,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.50 : 3,422.70 = 721.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.50/3,422.70 = 721.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.50x = 3,422.70 × 721.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.50x = 2,470,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,273.83/2,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.74

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