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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.77, 3,426.16 and 723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.77, 3,426.16 and 723.76 is: 1,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.77 : 3,426.16 = 723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.77/3,426.16 = 723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.77x = 3,426.16 × 723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.77x = 2,479,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,727.94/2,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.81

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