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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.78, 3,165.12 and 724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.78, 3,165.12 and 724.14 is: 1,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.78 : 3,165.12 = 724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.78/3,165.12 = 724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.78x = 3,165.12 × 724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.78x = 2,291,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,990.00/2,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.36

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