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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.04, 3,202.50 and 747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.04, 3,202.50 and 747.39 is: 1,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.04 : 3,202.50 = 747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.04/3,202.50 = 747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.04x = 3,202.50 × 747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.04x = 2,393,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,500.46/2,134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.58

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