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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.07, 3,186.17 and 737.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.07, 3,186.17 and 737.44 is: 1,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.07 : 3,186.17 = 737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.07/3,186.17 = 737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.07x = 3,186.17 × 737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.07x = 2,349,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,609.20/2,124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.18

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