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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.02, 3,163.34 and 722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.02, 3,163.34 and 722.39 is: 1,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.02 : 3,163.34 = 722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.02/3,163.34 = 722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.02x = 3,163.34 × 722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.02x = 2,285,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,151.17/2,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.52

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