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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.04, 3,160.84 and 720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.04, 3,160.84 and 720.60 is: 1,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.04 : 3,160.84 = 720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.04/3,160.84 = 720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.04x = 3,160.84 × 720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.04x = 2,277,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,701.30/2,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.48

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