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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.22, 3,206.22 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.22, 3,206.22 and 750.14 is: 1,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.22 : 3,206.22 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.22/3,206.22 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.22x = 3,206.22 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.22x = 2,405,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405,113.87/2,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.35

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