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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.26, 3,180.34 and 751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.26, 3,180.34 and 751.26 is: 1,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.26 : 3,180.34 = 751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.26/3,180.34 = 751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.26x = 3,180.34 × 751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.26x = 2,389,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,262.23/2,119.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.40

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