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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.13, 3,172.63 and 746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.13, 3,172.63 and 746.13 is: 1,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.13 : 3,172.63 = 746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.13/3,172.63 = 746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.13x = 3,172.63 × 746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.13x = 2,367,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,178.56/2,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.70

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