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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.08, 3,162.76 and 722.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.08, 3,162.76 and 722.12 is: 1,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.08 : 3,162.76 = 722.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.08/3,162.76 = 722.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.08x = 3,162.76 × 722.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.08x = 2,283,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,892.25/2,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.37

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