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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.35, 3,162.86 and 721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.35, 3,162.86 and 721.76 is: 1,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.35 : 3,162.86 = 721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.35/3,162.86 = 721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.35x = 3,162.86 × 721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.35x = 2,282,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,825.83/2,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.75

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