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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.02, 3,188.40 and 739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.02, 3,188.40 and 739.30 is: 1,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.02 : 3,188.40 = 739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.02/3,188.40 = 739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.02x = 3,188.40 × 739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.02x = 2,357,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,184.12/2,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.73

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