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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.93, 3,180.61 and 733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.93, 3,180.61 and 733.89 is: 1,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.93 : 3,180.61 = 733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.93/3,180.61 = 733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.93x = 3,180.61 × 733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.93x = 2,334,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,217.87/2,120.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.56

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