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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.05, 3,168.05 and 725.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.05, 3,168.05 and 725.37 is: 1,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.05 : 3,168.05 = 725.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.05/3,168.05 = 725.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.05x = 3,168.05 × 725.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.05x = 2,298,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,004.80/2,112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.05

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