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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.26, 3,185.10 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.26, 3,185.10 and 736.28 is: 1,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.26 : 3,185.10 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.26/3,185.10 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.26x = 3,185.10 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.26x = 2,345,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,109.50/2,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.49

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