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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.67, 4,370.46 and 722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.67, 4,370.46 and 722.32 is: 1,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.67 : 4,370.46 = 722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.67/4,370.46 = 722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.67x = 4,370.46 × 722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.67x = 3,156,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,857.03/2,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.46

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