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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.41, 3,203.94 and 748.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.41, 3,203.94 and 748.90 is: 1,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.41 : 3,203.94 = 748.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.41/3,203.94 = 748.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.41x = 3,203.94 × 748.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.41x = 2,399,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,430.67/2,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.64

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