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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.09, 3,175.02 and 730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.09, 3,175.02 and 730.49 is: 1,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.09 : 3,175.02 = 730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.09/3,175.02 = 730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.09x = 3,175.02 × 730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.09x = 2,319,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,320.36/2,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.01

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