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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.43, 3,163.22 and 722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.43, 3,163.22 and 722.39 is: 1,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.43 : 3,163.22 = 722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.43/3,163.22 = 722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.43x = 3,163.22 × 722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.43x = 2,285,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,074.88/2,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.27

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