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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.35, 3,424.98 and 723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.35, 3,424.98 and 723.29 is: 1,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.35 : 3,424.98 = 723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.35/3,424.98 = 723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.35x = 3,424.98 × 723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.35x = 2,477,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,236.66/2,283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.92

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