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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.02, 3,180.17 and 734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.02, 3,180.17 and 734.23 is: 1,100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.02 : 3,180.17 = 734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.02/3,180.17 = 734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.02x = 3,180.17 × 734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.02x = 2,334,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,976.22/2,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.87

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