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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.94, 3,422.62 and 722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.94, 3,422.62 and 722.10 is: 1,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.94 : 3,422.62 = 722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.94/3,422.62 = 722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.94x = 3,422.62 × 722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.94x = 2,471,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,473.90/2,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.06

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