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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.84, 3,177.12 and 730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.84, 3,177.12 and 730.76 is: 1,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.84 : 3,177.12 = 730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.84/3,177.12 = 730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.84x = 3,177.12 × 730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.84x = 2,321,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,712.21/2,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.26

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