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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.94, 3,199.24 and 746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.94, 3,199.24 and 746.13 is: 1,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.94 : 3,199.24 = 746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.94/3,199.24 = 746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.94x = 3,199.24 × 746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.94x = 2,387,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,045.21/2,132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.13

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