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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.12, 3,164.70 and 724.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.12, 3,164.70 and 724.69 is: 1,085.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.12 : 3,164.70 = 724.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.12/3,164.70 = 724.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.12x = 3,164.70 × 724.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.12x = 2,293,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,426.44/2,112.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.84

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