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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.51, 3,195.78 and 743.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.51, 3,195.78 and 743.84 is: 1,115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.51 : 3,195.78 = 743.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.51/3,195.78 = 743.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.51x = 3,195.78 × 743.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.51x = 2,377,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,145.28/2,130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.76

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