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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.24, 3,188.88 and 758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.24, 3,188.88 and 758.24 is: 1,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.24 : 3,188.88 = 758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.24/3,188.88 = 758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.24x = 3,188.88 × 758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.24x = 2,417,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,936.37/2,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.19

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