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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.39, 3,158.00 and 736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.39, 3,158.00 and 736.39 is: 1,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.39 : 3,158.00 = 736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.39/3,158.00 = 736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.39x = 3,158.00 × 736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.39x = 2,325,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,515.94/2,104.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.08

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