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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.57, 3,180.89 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.57, 3,180.89 and 733.78 is: 1,100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.57 : 3,180.89 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.57/3,180.89 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.57x = 3,180.89 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.57x = 2,334,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,073.46/2,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.68

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