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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.07, 3,184.67 and 736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.07, 3,184.67 and 736.44 is: 1,104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.07 : 3,184.67 = 736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.07/3,184.67 = 736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.07x = 3,184.67 × 736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.07x = 2,345,314.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,314.69/2,123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.68

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