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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.50, 4,204.96 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.50, 4,204.96 and 723.44 is: 1,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.50 : 4,204.96 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.50/4,204.96 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.50x = 4,204.96 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.50x = 3,042,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,036.26/2,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.09

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