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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.58, 3,201.09 and 747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.58, 3,201.09 and 747.80 is: 1,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.58 : 3,201.09 = 747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.58/3,201.09 = 747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.58x = 3,201.09 × 747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.58x = 2,393,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,775.10/2,134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.43

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