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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.27, 4,083.09 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.27, 4,083.09 and 748.04 is: 1,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.27 : 4,083.09 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.27/4,083.09 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.27x = 4,083.09 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.27x = 3,054,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,324.85/2,722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.98

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