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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.71, 4,045.22 and 722.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.71, 4,045.22 and 722.29 is: 1,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.71 : 4,045.22 = 722.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.71/4,045.22 = 722.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.71x = 4,045.22 × 722.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.71x = 2,921,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,821.95/2,696.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.48

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