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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.79, 3,425.65 and 723.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.79, 3,425.65 and 723.79 is: 1,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.79 : 3,425.65 = 723.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.79/3,425.65 = 723.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.79x = 3,425.65 × 723.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.79x = 2,479,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,434.09/2,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.67

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