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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.10, 3,186.56 and 737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.10, 3,186.56 and 737.11 is: 1,105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.10 : 3,186.56 = 737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.10/3,186.56 = 737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.10x = 3,186.56 × 737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.10x = 2,348,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,845.24/2,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.81

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