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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.58, 3,203.58 and 748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.58, 3,203.58 and 748.92 is: 1,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.58 : 3,203.58 = 748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.58/3,203.58 = 748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.58x = 3,203.58 × 748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.58x = 2,399,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,225.13/2,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.45

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