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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.57, 3,203.36 and 748.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.57, 3,203.36 and 748.89 is: 1,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.57 : 3,203.36 = 748.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.57/3,203.36 = 748.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.57x = 3,203.36 × 748.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.57x = 2,398,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,960.53/2,135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.34

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