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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.02, 3,168.47 and 725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.02, 3,168.47 and 725.03 is: 1,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.02 : 3,168.47 = 725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.02/3,168.47 = 725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.02x = 3,168.47 × 725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.02x = 2,297,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,216.34/2,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.69

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