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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.77, 3,421.41 and 721.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.77, 3,421.41 and 721.33 is: 1,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.77 : 3,421.41 = 721.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.77/3,421.41 = 721.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.77x = 3,421.41 × 721.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.77x = 2,467,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,970.13/2,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.60

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