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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.63, 3,167.50 and 724.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.63, 3,167.50 and 724.96 is: 1,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.63 : 3,167.50 = 724.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.63/3,167.50 = 724.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.63x = 3,167.50 × 724.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.63x = 2,296,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,310.80/2,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.46

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