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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.98, 3,164.13 and 723.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.98, 3,164.13 and 723.06 is: 1,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.98 : 3,164.13 = 723.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.98/3,164.13 = 723.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.98x = 3,164.13 × 723.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.98x = 2,287,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,855.84/2,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.30

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