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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.48, 3,199.64 and 745.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.48, 3,199.64 and 745.06 is: 1,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.48 : 3,199.64 = 745.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.48/3,199.64 = 745.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.48x = 3,199.64 × 745.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.48x = 2,383,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,923.78/2,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.91

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