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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.66, 3,198.78 and 745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.66, 3,198.78 and 745.82 is: 1,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.66 : 3,198.78 = 745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.66/3,198.78 = 745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.66x = 3,198.78 × 745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.66x = 2,385,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,714.10/2,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.66

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