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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.09, 3,181.83 and 734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.09, 3,181.83 and 734.52 is: 1,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.09 : 3,181.83 = 734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.09/3,181.83 = 734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.09x = 3,181.83 × 734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.09x = 2,337,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,117.77/2,121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.85

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