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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.16, 3,198.62 and 746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.16, 3,198.62 and 746.35 is: 1,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.16 : 3,198.62 = 746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.16/3,198.62 = 746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.16x = 3,198.62 × 746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.16x = 2,387,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,283.91/2,132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.66

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