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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.32, 3,173.96 and 730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.32, 3,173.96 and 730.90 is: 1,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.32 : 3,173.96 = 730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.32/3,173.96 = 730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.32x = 3,173.96 × 730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.32x = 2,319,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,847.36/2,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.14

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