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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.60, 3,215.24 and 737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.60, 3,215.24 and 737.88 is: 1,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.60 : 3,215.24 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.60/3,215.24 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.60x = 3,215.24 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.60x = 2,372,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,448.31/2,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.76

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