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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.50, 3,166.19 and 723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.50, 3,166.19 and 723.44 is: 1,085.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.50 : 3,166.19 = 723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.50/3,166.19 = 723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.50x = 3,166.19 × 723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.50x = 2,290,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,548.49/2,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.31

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