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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.47, 3,206.18 and 750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.47, 3,206.18 and 750.48 is: 1,125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.47 : 3,206.18 = 750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.47/3,206.18 = 750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.47x = 3,206.18 × 750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.47x = 2,406,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,173.97/2,137.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.71

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