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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.48, 3,581.33 and 722.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.48, 3,581.33 and 722.11 is: 1,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.48 : 3,581.33 = 722.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.48/3,581.33 = 722.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.48x = 3,581.33 × 722.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.48x = 2,586,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,092.69/2,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.74

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