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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.68, 3,164.90 and 723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.68, 3,164.90 and 723.18 is: 1,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.68 : 3,164.90 = 723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.68/3,164.90 = 723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.68x = 3,164.90 × 723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.68x = 2,288,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,792.38/2,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.90

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