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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.96, 3,184.02 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.96, 3,184.02 and 755.64 is: 1,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.96 : 3,184.02 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.96/3,184.02 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.96x = 3,184.02 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.96x = 2,405,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,972.87/2,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.78

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