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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.52, 4,205.52 and 723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.52, 4,205.52 and 723.50 is: 1,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.52 : 4,205.52 = 723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.52/4,205.52 = 723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.52x = 4,205.52 × 723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.52x = 3,042,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,693.72/2,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.31

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