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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.86, 3,185.23 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.86, 3,185.23 and 737.18 is: 1,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.86 : 3,185.23 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.86/3,185.23 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.86x = 3,185.23 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.86x = 2,348,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,087.85/2,122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.10

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