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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.73, 3,194.73 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.73, 3,194.73 and 743.01 is: 1,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.73 : 3,194.73 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.73/3,194.73 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.73x = 3,194.73 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.73x = 2,373,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,716.34/2,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.56

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