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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.74, 3,182.96 and 735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.74, 3,182.96 and 735.98 is: 1,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.74 : 3,182.96 = 735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.74/3,182.96 = 735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.74x = 3,182.96 × 735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.74x = 2,342,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,580.83/2,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.56

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