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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.92, 3,161.73 and 721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.92, 3,161.73 and 721.20 is: 1,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.92 : 3,161.73 = 721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.92/3,161.73 = 721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.92x = 3,161.73 × 721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.92x = 2,280,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,254.24/2,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.75

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