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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.75, 4,370.40 and 722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.75, 4,370.40 and 722.34 is: 1,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.75 : 4,370.40 = 722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.75/4,370.40 = 722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.75x = 4,370.40 × 722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.75x = 3,156,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,914.74/2,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.45

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