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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.92, 3,196.26 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.92, 3,196.26 and 744.66 is: 1,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.92 : 3,196.26 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.92/3,196.26 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.92x = 3,196.26 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.92x = 2,380,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,126.97/2,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.42

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