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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.82, 4,207.22 and 724.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.82, 4,207.22 and 724.65 is: 1,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.82 : 4,207.22 = 724.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.82/4,207.22 = 724.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.82x = 4,207.22 × 724.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.82x = 3,048,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,743.25/2,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.97

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