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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.58, 3,177.25 and 731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.58, 3,177.25 and 731.86 is: 1,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.58 : 3,177.25 = 731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.58/3,177.25 = 731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.58x = 3,177.25 × 731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.58x = 2,325,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,302.19/2,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.58

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