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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.16, 3,169.42 and 745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.16, 3,169.42 and 745.16 is: 1,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.16 : 3,169.42 = 745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.16/3,169.42 = 745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.16x = 3,169.42 × 745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.16x = 2,361,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,725.01/2,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.63

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