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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.30, 3,164.99 and 724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.30, 3,164.99 and 724.89 is: 1,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.30 : 3,164.99 = 724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.30/3,164.99 = 724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.30x = 3,164.99 × 724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.30x = 2,294,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,269.60/2,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.15

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