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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.93, 3,176.11 and 730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.93, 3,176.11 and 730.89 is: 1,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.93 : 3,176.11 = 730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.93/3,176.11 = 730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.93x = 3,176.11 × 730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.93x = 2,321,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,387.95/2,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.06

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