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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.04, 3,167.98 and 725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.04, 3,167.98 and 725.43 is: 1,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.04 : 3,167.98 = 725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.04/3,167.98 = 725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.04x = 3,167.98 × 725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.04x = 2,298,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,157.80/2,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.12

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