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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.89, 3,166.41 and 724.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.89, 3,166.41 and 724.35 is: 1,086.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.89 : 3,166.41 = 724.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.89/3,166.41 = 724.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.89x = 3,166.41 × 724.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.89x = 2,293,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,589.08/2,110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.55

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