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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.84, 3,163.24 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.84, 3,163.24 and 722.16 is: 1,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.84 : 3,163.24 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.84/3,163.24 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.84x = 3,163.24 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.84x = 2,284,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,365.40/2,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.23

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