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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.11, 3,169.35 and 726.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.11, 3,169.35 and 726.39 is: 1,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.11 : 3,169.35 = 726.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.11/3,169.35 = 726.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.11x = 3,169.35 × 726.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.11x = 2,302,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,184.15/2,113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.48

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