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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.00, 3,174.81 and 730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.00, 3,174.81 and 730.31 is: 1,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.00 : 3,174.81 = 730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.00/3,174.81 = 730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.00x = 3,174.81 × 730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.00x = 2,318,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,579.62/2,117.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.22

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