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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.93, 3,161.90 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.93, 3,161.90 and 721.28 is: 1,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.93 : 3,161.90 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.93/3,161.90 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.93x = 3,161.90 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.93x = 2,280,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,615.23/2,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.92

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