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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.78, 3,190.44 and 739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.78, 3,190.44 and 739.71 is: 1,109.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.78 : 3,190.44 = 739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.78/3,190.44 = 739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.78x = 3,190.44 × 739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.78x = 2,359,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,990.01/2,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.65

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