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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.43, 3,163.33 and 722.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.43, 3,163.33 and 722.31 is: 1,083.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.43 : 3,163.33 = 722.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.43/3,163.33 = 722.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.43x = 3,163.33 × 722.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.43x = 2,284,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,904.89/2,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.19

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