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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.22, 3,203.22 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.22, 3,203.22 and 748.14 is: 1,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.22 : 3,203.22 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.22/3,203.22 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.22x = 3,203.22 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.22x = 2,396,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,457.01/2,135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.35

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