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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.06, 3,205.89 and 751.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.06, 3,205.89 and 751.01 is: 1,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.06 : 3,205.89 = 751.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.06/3,205.89 = 751.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.06x = 3,205.89 × 751.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.06x = 2,407,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,655.45/2,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.09

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