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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.80, 3,197.49 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.80, 3,197.49 and 744.88 is: 1,117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.80 : 3,197.49 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.80/3,197.49 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.80x = 3,197.49 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.80x = 2,381,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,730.36/2,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.24

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