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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.44, 3,204.63 and 748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.44, 3,204.63 and 748.78 is: 1,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.44 : 3,204.63 = 748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.44/3,204.63 = 748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.44x = 3,204.63 × 748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.44x = 2,399,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,562.85/2,135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.69

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