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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.74, 3,196.52 and 744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.74, 3,196.52 and 744.30 is: 1,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.74 : 3,196.52 = 744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.74/3,196.52 = 744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.74x = 3,196.52 × 744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.74x = 2,379,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,169.84/2,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.59

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