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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.24, 3,178.38 and 751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.24, 3,178.38 and 751.24 is: 1,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.24 : 3,178.38 = 751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.24/3,178.38 = 751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.24x = 3,178.38 × 751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.24x = 2,387,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,726.19/2,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.69

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