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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.33, 3,184.38 and 736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.33, 3,184.38 and 736.61 is: 1,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.33 : 3,184.38 = 736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.33/3,184.38 = 736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.33x = 3,184.38 × 736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.33x = 2,345,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,630.23/2,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.70

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