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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.51, 3,197.98 and 745.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.51, 3,197.98 and 745.58 is: 1,118.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.51 : 3,197.98 = 745.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.51/3,197.98 = 745.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.51x = 3,197.98 × 745.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.51x = 2,384,358.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,358.86/2,132.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.10

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