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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.16, 4,082.50 and 747.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.16, 4,082.50 and 747.32 is: 1,120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.16 : 4,082.50 = 747.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.16/4,082.50 = 747.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.16x = 4,082.50 × 747.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.16x = 3,050,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,911.62/2,722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.77

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