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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.16, 3,185.44 and 737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.16, 3,185.44 and 737.16 is: 1,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.16 : 3,185.44 = 737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.16/3,185.44 = 737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.16x = 3,185.44 × 737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.16x = 2,348,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,178.95/2,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.46

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