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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.87, 3,194.28 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.87, 3,194.28 and 743.01 is: 1,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.87 : 3,194.28 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.87/3,194.28 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.87x = 3,194.28 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.87x = 2,373,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,381.98/2,129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.33

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