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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.92, 3,191.76 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.92, 3,191.76 and 741.66 is: 1,111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.92 : 3,191.76 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.92/3,191.76 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.92x = 3,191.76 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.92x = 2,367,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,200.72/2,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.93

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