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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.16, 3,208.32 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.16, 3,208.32 and 752.16 is: 1,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.16 : 3,208.32 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.16/3,208.32 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.16x = 3,208.32 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.16x = 2,413,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,169.97/2,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.62

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