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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.14, 3,157.62 and 736.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.14, 3,157.62 and 736.14 is: 1,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.14 : 3,157.62 = 736.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.14/3,157.62 = 736.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.14x = 3,157.62 × 736.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.14x = 2,324,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,450.39/2,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.70

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