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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.21, 3,182.28 and 735.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.21, 3,182.28 and 735.05 is: 1,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.21 : 3,182.28 = 735.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.21/3,182.28 = 735.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.21x = 3,182.28 × 735.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.21x = 2,339,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,134.91/2,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.22

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