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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.60, 3,196 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.60, 3,196 and 744.08 is: 1,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.60 : 3,196 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.60/3,196 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.60x = 3,196 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.60x = 2,378,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,079.68/2,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.15

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