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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.30, 3,202.74 and 748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.30, 3,202.74 and 748.38 is: 1,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.30 : 3,202.74 = 748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.30/3,202.74 = 748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.30x = 3,202.74 × 748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.30x = 2,396,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,866.56/2,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.50

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