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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.93, 3,162.47 and 721.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.93, 3,162.47 and 721.89 is: 1,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.93 : 3,162.47 = 721.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.93/3,162.47 = 721.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.93x = 3,162.47 × 721.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.93x = 2,282,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,951.86/2,108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.52

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