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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.71, 3,100.37 and 750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.71, 3,100.37 and 750.55 is: 1,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.71 : 3,100.37 = 750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.71/3,100.37 = 750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.71x = 3,100.37 × 750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.71x = 2,326,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,978.95/2,066.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.94

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