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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.07, 3,216.51 and 738.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.07, 3,216.51 and 738.11 is: 1,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.07 : 3,216.51 = 738.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.07/3,216.51 = 738.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.07x = 3,216.51 × 738.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.07x = 2,374,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,146.24/2,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.31

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