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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.45, 3,197.48 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.45, 3,197.48 and 744.93 is: 1,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.45 : 3,197.48 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.45/3,197.48 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.45x = 3,197.48 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.45x = 2,381,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,895.05/2,131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.50

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