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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.88, 3,180.02 and 733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.88, 3,180.02 and 733.02 is: 1,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.88 : 3,180.02 = 733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.88/3,180.02 = 733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.88x = 3,180.02 × 733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.88x = 2,331,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,018.26/2,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.60

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