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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.88, 3,185.21 and 736.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.88, 3,185.21 and 736.86 is: 1,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.88 : 3,185.21 = 736.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.88/3,185.21 = 736.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.88x = 3,185.21 × 736.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.88x = 2,347,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,050.16/2,123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.08

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