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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.56, 3,171.20 and 746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.56, 3,171.20 and 746.24 is: 1,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.56 : 3,171.20 = 746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.56/3,171.20 = 746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.56x = 3,171.20 × 746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.56x = 2,366,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,476.29/2,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.13

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