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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.28, 3,194.66 and 743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.28, 3,194.66 and 743.28 is: 1,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.28 : 3,194.66 = 743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.28/3,194.66 = 743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.28x = 3,194.66 × 743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.28x = 2,374,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,526.88/2,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.65

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