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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.67, 3,197.30 and 744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.67, 3,197.30 and 744.68 is: 1,116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.67 : 3,197.30 = 744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.67/3,197.30 = 744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.67x = 3,197.30 × 744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.67x = 2,380,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,945.65/2,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.94

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