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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.91, 3,201.96 and 748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.91, 3,201.96 and 748.29 is: 1,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.91 : 3,201.96 = 748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.91/3,201.96 = 748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.91x = 3,201.96 × 748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.91x = 2,395,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,994.65/2,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.77

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