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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.13, 4,085.82 and 2,107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.13, 4,085.82 and 2,107.53 is: 3,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.13 : 4,085.82 = 2,107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.13/4,085.82 = 2,107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.13x = 4,085.82 × 2,107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.13x = 8,610,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,988.22/2,723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.17

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