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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.96, 3,424.86 and 723.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.96, 3,424.86 and 723.35 is: 1,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.96 : 3,424.86 = 723.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.96/3,424.86 = 723.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.96x = 3,424.86 × 723.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.96x = 2,477,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,381.04/2,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.16

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