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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.62, 3,165.02 and 724.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.62, 3,165.02 and 724.09 is: 1,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.62 : 3,165.02 = 724.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.62/3,165.02 = 724.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.62x = 3,165.02 × 724.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.62x = 2,291,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,759.33/2,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.82

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