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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.20, 3,164.09 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.20, 3,164.09 and 722.70 is: 1,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.20 : 3,164.09 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.20/3,164.09 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.20x = 3,164.09 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.20x = 2,286,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,684.23/2,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.15

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