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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.51, 3,184.65 and 736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.51, 3,184.65 and 736.49 is: 1,104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.51 : 3,184.65 = 736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.51/3,184.65 = 736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.51x = 3,184.65 × 736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.51x = 2,345,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,470.84/2,123.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.53

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