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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.58, 3,180.17 and 733.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.58, 3,180.17 and 733.57 is: 1,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.58 : 3,180.17 = 733.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.58/3,180.17 = 733.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.58x = 3,180.17 × 733.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.58x = 2,332,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,871.19/2,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.11

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