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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.74, 3,191.67 and 722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.74, 3,191.67 and 722.39 is: 1,083.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.74 : 3,191.67 = 722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.74/3,191.67 = 722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.74x = 3,191.67 × 722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.74x = 2,305,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,614.53/2,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.60

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