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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.18, 3,191.74 and 741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.18, 3,191.74 and 741.14 is: 1,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.18 : 3,191.74 = 741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.18/3,191.74 = 741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.18x = 3,191.74 × 741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.18x = 2,365,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,526.18/2,128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.53

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