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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.66, 3,195.48 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.66, 3,195.48 and 744.06 is: 1,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.66 : 3,195.48 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.66/3,195.48 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.66x = 3,195.48 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.66x = 2,377,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,628.85/2,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.91

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