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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.67, 3,178.19 and 731.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.67, 3,178.19 and 731.45 is: 1,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.67 : 3,178.19 = 731.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.67/3,178.19 = 731.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.67x = 3,178.19 × 731.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.67x = 2,324,674.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,674.86/2,118.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.23

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