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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.36, 3,168.90 and 725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.36, 3,168.90 and 725.36 is: 1,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.36 : 3,168.90 = 725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.36/3,168.90 = 725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.36x = 3,168.90 × 725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.36x = 2,298,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,593.30/2,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.16

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