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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.18, 3,186.51 and 737.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.18, 3,186.51 and 737.01 is: 1,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.18 : 3,186.51 = 737.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.18/3,186.51 = 737.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.18x = 3,186.51 × 737.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.18x = 2,348,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,489.74/2,124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.60

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