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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.53, 3,194.55 and 743.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.53, 3,194.55 and 743.35 is: 1,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.53 : 3,194.55 = 743.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.53/3,194.55 = 743.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.53x = 3,194.55 × 743.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.53x = 2,374,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,668.74/2,129.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.11

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