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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.26, 3,423.59 and 723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.26, 3,423.59 and 723.66 is: 1,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.26 : 3,423.59 = 723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.26/3,423.59 = 723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.26x = 3,423.59 × 723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.26x = 2,477,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,501.40/2,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.07

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