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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.71, 3,183.65 and 755.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.71, 3,183.65 and 755.39 is: 1,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.71 : 3,183.65 = 755.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.71/3,183.65 = 755.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.71x = 3,183.65 × 755.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.71x = 2,404,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,893.60/2,123.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.40

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