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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.22, 3,167.46 and 724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.22, 3,167.46 and 724.68 is: 1,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.22 : 3,167.46 = 724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.22/3,167.46 = 724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.22x = 3,167.46 × 724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.22x = 2,295,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,394.91/2,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.24

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