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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.56, 4,202.18 and 721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.56, 4,202.18 and 721.64 is: 1,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.56 : 4,202.18 = 721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.56/4,202.18 = 721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.56x = 4,202.18 × 721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.56x = 3,032,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,461.18/2,801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.42

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