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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.52, 3,163.56 and 722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.52, 3,163.56 and 722.60 is: 1,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.52 : 3,163.56 = 722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.52/3,163.56 = 722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.52x = 3,163.56 × 722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.52x = 2,285,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,988.46/2,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.14

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