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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.85, 3,206.55 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.85, 3,206.55 and 751.23 is: 1,126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.85 : 3,206.55 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.85/3,206.55 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.85x = 3,206.55 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.85x = 2,408,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,856.56/2,137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.77

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