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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.58, 3,166.31 and 723.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.58, 3,166.31 and 723.59 is: 1,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.58 : 3,166.31 = 723.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.58/3,166.31 = 723.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.58x = 3,166.31 × 723.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.58x = 2,291,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,110.25/2,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.54

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