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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.97 and 722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.48, 4,203.97 and 722.47 is: 1,083.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.48 : 4,203.97 = 722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.48/4,203.97 = 722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.48x = 4,203.97 × 722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.48x = 3,037,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,237.01/2,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.77

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