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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.53, 3,183.21 and 735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.53, 3,183.21 and 735.15 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.53 : 3,183.21 = 735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.53/3,183.21 = 735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.53x = 3,183.21 × 735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.53x = 2,340,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,136.83/2,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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