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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.50, 3,166.92 and 724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.50, 3,166.92 and 724.52 is: 1,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.50 : 3,166.92 = 724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.50/3,166.92 = 724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.50x = 3,166.92 × 724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.50x = 2,294,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,496.88/2,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.67

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