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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.12, 3,166.20 and 725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.12, 3,166.20 and 725.69 is: 1,087.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.12 : 3,166.20 = 725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.12/3,166.20 = 725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.12x = 3,166.20 × 725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.12x = 2,297,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,679.68/2,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.34

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