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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.15, 3,183.30 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.15, 3,183.30 and 735.63 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.15 : 3,183.30 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.15/3,183.30 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.15x = 3,183.30 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.15x = 2,341,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,736.95/2,122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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