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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.11, 3,195.32 and 743.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.11, 3,195.32 and 743.79 is: 1,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.11 : 3,195.32 = 743.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.11/3,195.32 = 743.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.11x = 3,195.32 × 743.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.11x = 2,376,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,655.33/2,130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.74

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