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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.55, 3,205.92 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.55, 3,205.92 and 750.56 is: 1,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.55 : 3,205.92 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.55/3,205.92 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.55x = 3,205.92 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.55x = 2,406,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,235.32/2,137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.70

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