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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.75, 3,166.17 and 724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.75, 3,166.17 and 724.08 is: 1,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.75 : 3,166.17 = 724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.75/3,166.17 = 724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.75x = 3,166.17 × 724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.75x = 2,292,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,560.37/2,110.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.14

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