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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.69, 3,167.37 and 724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.69, 3,167.37 and 724.97 is: 1,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.69 : 3,167.37 = 724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.69/3,167.37 = 724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.69x = 3,167.37 × 724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.69x = 2,296,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,232.39/2,111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.39

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