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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.47, 3,167.89 and 725.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.47, 3,167.89 and 725.55 is: 1,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.47 : 3,167.89 = 725.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.47/3,167.89 = 725.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.47x = 3,167.89 × 725.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.47x = 2,298,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,451.62/2,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.04

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