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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.69, 3,170.91 and 727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.69, 3,170.91 and 727.17 is: 1,090.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.69 : 3,170.91 = 727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.69/3,170.91 = 727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.69x = 3,170.91 × 727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.69x = 2,305,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,786.99/2,113.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.88

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