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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.94, 3,168.37 and 725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.94, 3,168.37 and 725.24 is: 1,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.94 : 3,168.37 = 725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.94/3,168.37 = 725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.94x = 3,168.37 × 725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.94x = 2,297,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,828.66/2,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.02

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