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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.87, 3,207.15 and 750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.87, 3,207.15 and 750.83 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.87 : 3,207.15 = 750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.87/3,207.15 = 750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.87x = 3,207.15 × 750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.87x = 2,408,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,032.45/2,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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