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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.12, 3,175.90 and 730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.12, 3,175.90 and 730.27 is: 1,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.12 : 3,175.90 = 730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.12/3,175.90 = 730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.12x = 3,175.90 × 730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.12x = 2,319,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,264.49/2,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.48

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