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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.02, 3,207.17 and 751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.02, 3,207.17 and 751.49 is: 1,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.02 : 3,207.17 = 751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.02/3,207.17 = 751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.02x = 3,207.17 × 751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.02x = 2,410,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,156.18/2,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.28

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