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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.88, 3,186.54 and 737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.88, 3,186.54 and 737.84 is: 1,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.88 : 3,186.54 = 737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.88/3,186.54 = 737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.88x = 3,186.54 × 737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.88x = 2,351,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,156.67/2,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.49

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