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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.02, 3,178.67 and 732.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.02, 3,178.67 and 732.49 is: 1,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.02 : 3,178.67 = 732.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.02/3,178.67 = 732.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.02x = 3,178.67 × 732.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.02x = 2,328,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,343.99/2,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.78

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