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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.56, 3,200.18 and 746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.56, 3,200.18 and 746.75 is: 1,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.56 : 3,200.18 = 746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.56/3,200.18 = 746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.56x = 3,200.18 × 746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.56x = 2,389,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,738.68/2,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.07

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