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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.91, 3,180.60 and 733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.91, 3,180.60 and 733.83 is: 1,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.91 : 3,180.60 = 733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.91/3,180.60 = 733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.91x = 3,180.60 × 733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.91x = 2,334,019.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,019.70/2,120.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.48

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