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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.16, 3,192.93 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.16, 3,192.93 and 742.14 is: 1,112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.16 : 3,192.93 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.16/3,192.93 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.16x = 3,192.93 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.16x = 2,369,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,601.07/2,129.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.93

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