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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.32, 4,203.54 and 722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.32, 4,203.54 and 722.37 is: 1,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.32 : 4,203.54 = 722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.32/4,203.54 = 722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.32x = 4,203.54 × 722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.32x = 3,036,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,511.19/2,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.57

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