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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.09, 3,168.83 and 726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.09, 3,168.83 and 726.17 is: 1,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.09 : 3,168.83 = 726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.09/3,168.83 = 726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.09x = 3,168.83 × 726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.09x = 2,301,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,109.28/2,113.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.98

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