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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.42 and 722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.42 and 722.97 is: 1,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.62 : 3,164.42 = 722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.62/3,164.42 = 722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.62x = 3,164.42 × 722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.62x = 2,287,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,780.73/2,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.45

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