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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.92, 3,183.66 and 735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.92, 3,183.66 and 735.89 is: 1,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.92 : 3,183.66 = 735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.92/3,183.66 = 735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.92x = 3,183.66 × 735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.92x = 2,342,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,807.64/2,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.58

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