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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.03, 3,188.01 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.03, 3,188.01 and 739.44 is: 1,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.03 : 3,188.01 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.03/3,188.01 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.03x = 3,188.01 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.03x = 2,357,342.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,342.11/2,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.80

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