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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.52, 3,203.55 and 749.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.52, 3,203.55 and 749.68 is: 1,124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.52 : 3,203.55 = 749.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.52/3,203.55 = 749.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.52x = 3,203.55 × 749.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.52x = 2,401,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,629.36/2,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.61

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