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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.67, 3,177.50 and 732.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.67, 3,177.50 and 732.05 is: 1,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.67 : 3,177.50 = 732.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.67/3,177.50 = 732.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.67x = 3,177.50 × 732.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.67x = 2,326,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,093.16/2,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.90

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