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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.82, 3,167.28 and 725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.82, 3,167.28 and 725.22 is: 1,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.82 : 3,167.28 = 725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.82/3,167.28 = 725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.82x = 3,167.28 × 725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.82x = 2,296,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,974.80/2,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.68

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