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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.42, 3,165.62 and 723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.42, 3,165.62 and 723.78 is: 1,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.42 : 3,165.62 = 723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.42/3,165.62 = 723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.42x = 3,165.62 × 723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.42x = 2,291,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,212.44/2,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.67

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