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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.57, 3,170.22 and 727.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.57, 3,170.22 and 727.57 is: 1,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.57 : 3,170.22 = 727.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.57/3,170.22 = 727.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.57x = 3,170.22 × 727.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.57x = 2,306,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,546.31/2,113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.30

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