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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.76, 3,213.26 and 736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.76, 3,213.26 and 736.52 is: 1,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.76 : 3,213.26 = 736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.76/3,213.26 = 736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.76x = 3,213.26 × 736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.76x = 2,366,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,640.13/2,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.00

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