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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.24, 3,197.62 and 744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.24, 3,197.62 and 744.78 is: 1,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.24 : 3,197.62 = 744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.24/3,197.62 = 744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.24x = 3,197.62 × 744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.24x = 2,381,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,507.44/2,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.43

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