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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.65, 3,206.61 and 750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.65, 3,206.61 and 750.93 is: 1,126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.65 : 3,206.61 = 750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.65/3,206.61 = 750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.65x = 3,206.61 × 750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.65x = 2,407,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,939.65/2,137.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.44

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