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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.19, 3,169.79 and 726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.19, 3,169.79 and 726.92 is: 1,090.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.19 : 3,169.79 = 726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.19/3,169.79 = 726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.19x = 3,169.79 × 726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.19x = 2,304,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,183.75/2,113.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.38

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