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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.89, 3,185.19 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.89, 3,185.19 and 737.17 is: 1,105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.89 : 3,185.19 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.89/3,185.19 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.89x = 3,185.19 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.89x = 2,348,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,018.55/2,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.53

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