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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.48, 3,206.13 and 751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.48, 3,206.13 and 751.13 is: 1,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.48 : 3,206.13 = 751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.48/3,206.13 = 751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.48x = 3,206.13 × 751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.48x = 2,408,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,222.30/2,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.66

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