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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.76, 3,185.64 and 737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.76, 3,185.64 and 737.04 is: 1,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.76 : 3,185.64 = 737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.76/3,185.64 = 737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.76x = 3,185.64 × 737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.76x = 2,347,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,944.11/2,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.56

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