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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.80, 3,196.71 and 744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.80, 3,196.71 and 744.17 is: 1,116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.80 : 3,196.71 = 744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.80/3,196.71 = 744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.80x = 3,196.71 × 744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.80x = 2,378,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,879.70/2,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.43

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