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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.13, 3,163.63 and 740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.13, 3,163.63 and 740.13 is: 1,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.13 : 3,163.63 = 740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.13/3,163.63 = 740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.13x = 3,163.63 × 740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.13x = 2,341,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,497.47/2,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.70

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