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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.34, 3,164.70 and 723.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.34, 3,164.70 and 723.36 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.34 : 3,164.70 = 723.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.34/3,164.70 = 723.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.34x = 3,164.70 × 723.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.34x = 2,289,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,217.39/2,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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