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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.22, 4,210.76 and 727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.22, 4,210.76 and 727.20 is: 1,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.22 : 4,210.76 = 727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.22/4,210.76 = 727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.22x = 4,210.76 × 727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.22x = 3,062,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,064.67/2,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.78

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