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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.88, 3,424.68 and 722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.88, 3,424.68 and 722.52 is: 1,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.88 : 3,424.68 = 722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.88/3,424.68 = 722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.88x = 3,424.68 × 722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.88x = 2,474,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,399.79/2,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.89

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