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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.24, 3,192.71 and 742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.24, 3,192.71 and 742.48 is: 1,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.24 : 3,192.71 = 742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.24/3,192.71 = 742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.24x = 3,192.71 × 742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.24x = 2,370,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,523.32/2,129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.32

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