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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111, 3,166.17 and 724.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111, 3,166.17 and 724.02 is: 1,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111 : 3,166.17 = 724.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111/3,166.17 = 724.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111x = 3,166.17 × 724.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111x = 2,292,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,370.40/2,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.92

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