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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.05, 3,206.67 and 751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.05, 3,206.67 and 751.06 is: 1,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.05 : 3,206.67 = 751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.05/3,206.67 = 751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.05x = 3,206.67 × 751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.05x = 2,408,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,401.57/2,138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.45

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