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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.97, 3,422.97 and 721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.97, 3,422.97 and 721.91 is: 1,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.97 : 3,422.97 = 721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.97/3,422.97 = 721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.97x = 3,422.97 × 721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.97x = 2,471,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,084.83/2,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.87

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