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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125, 3,187.98 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125, 3,187.98 and 757 is: 1,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125 : 3,187.98 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125/3,187.98 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125x = 3,187.98 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125x = 2,413,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,300.86/2,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.67

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