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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.54, 4,082.97 and 1,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.54, 4,082.97 and 1,221.42 is: 1,831.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.54 : 4,082.97 = 1,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.54/4,082.97 = 1,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.54x = 4,082.97 × 1,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.54x = 4,987,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,021.22/2,723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.08

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