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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.43, 3,167.19 and 724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.43, 3,167.19 and 724.76 is: 1,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.43 : 3,167.19 = 724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.43/3,167.19 = 724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.43x = 3,167.19 × 724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.43x = 2,295,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,436.79/2,111.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.15

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