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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.52, 3,182.40 and 735.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.52, 3,182.40 and 735.75 is: 1,103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.52 : 3,182.40 = 735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.52/3,182.40 = 735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.52x = 3,182.40 × 735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.52x = 2,341,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,450.80/2,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.15

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