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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.02, 3,190.67 and 740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.02, 3,190.67 and 740.49 is: 1,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.02 : 3,190.67 = 740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.02/3,190.67 = 740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.02x = 3,190.67 × 740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.02x = 2,362,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,659.23/2,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.78

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