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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.50, 3,206.70 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.50, 3,206.70 and 750.96 is: 1,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.50 : 3,206.70 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.50/3,206.70 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.50x = 3,206.70 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.50x = 2,408,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,103.43/2,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.60

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