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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.35, 3,161.13 and 720.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.35, 3,161.13 and 720.63 is: 1,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.35 : 3,161.13 = 720.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.35/3,161.13 = 720.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.35x = 3,161.13 × 720.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.35x = 2,278,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,005.11/2,107.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.98

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