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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.82, 3,422.93 and 722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.82, 3,422.93 and 722.52 is: 1,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.82 : 3,422.93 = 722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.82/3,422.93 = 722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.82x = 3,422.93 × 722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.82x = 2,473,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,131.77/2,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.37

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