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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.62, 4,203.99 and 722.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.62, 4,203.99 and 722.68 is: 1,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.62 : 4,203.99 = 722.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.62/4,203.99 = 722.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.62x = 4,203.99 × 722.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.62x = 3,038,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,128.98/2,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.03

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