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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.92, 3,185.16 and 736.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.92, 3,185.16 and 736.89 is: 1,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.92 : 3,185.16 = 736.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.92/3,185.16 = 736.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.92x = 3,185.16 × 736.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.92x = 2,347,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,112.55/2,123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.09

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