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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.76, 3,197.59 and 744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.76, 3,197.59 and 744.09 is: 1,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.76 : 3,197.59 = 744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.76/3,197.59 = 744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.76x = 3,197.59 × 744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.76x = 2,379,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,294.74/2,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.64

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