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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.89, 3,182.87 and 735.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.89, 3,182.87 and 735.27 is: 1,102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.89 : 3,182.87 = 735.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.89/3,182.87 = 735.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.89x = 3,182.87 × 735.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.89x = 2,340,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,254.59/2,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.91

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