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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.20, 3,170.17 and 726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.20, 3,170.17 and 726.17 is: 1,089.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.20 : 3,170.17 = 726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.20/3,170.17 = 726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.20x = 3,170.17 × 726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.20x = 2,302,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,082.35/2,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.38

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