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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.72, 3,186.88 and 737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.72, 3,186.88 and 737.72 is: 1,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.72 : 3,186.88 = 737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.72/3,186.88 = 737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.72x = 3,186.88 × 737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.72x = 2,351,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,025.11/2,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.51

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