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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.85, 3,167.63 and 725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.85, 3,167.63 and 725.04 is: 1,087.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.85 : 3,167.63 = 725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.85/3,167.63 = 725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.85x = 3,167.63 × 725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.85x = 2,296,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,654.83/2,111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.51

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