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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.81, 3,126.33 and 750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.81, 3,126.33 and 750.20 is: 1,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.81 : 3,126.33 = 750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.81/3,126.33 = 750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.81x = 3,126.33 × 750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.81x = 2,345,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,357.13/2,084.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.98

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