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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.41, 3,423.94 and 722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.41, 3,423.94 and 722.25 is: 1,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.41 : 3,423.94 = 722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.41/3,423.94 = 722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.41x = 3,423.94 × 722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.41x = 2,472,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,938.86/2,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.48

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