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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.05, 3,197.13 and 744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.05, 3,197.13 and 744.38 is: 1,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.05 : 3,197.13 = 744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.05/3,197.13 = 744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.05x = 3,197.13 × 744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.05x = 2,379,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,879.63/2,131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.76

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