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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.71, 3,206.51 and 750.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.71, 3,206.51 and 750.03 is: 1,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.71 : 3,206.51 = 750.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.71/3,206.51 = 750.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.71x = 3,206.51 × 750.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.71x = 2,404,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,978.70/2,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.55

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