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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.55, 3,207.42 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.55, 3,207.42 and 751.56 is: 1,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.55 : 3,207.42 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.55/3,207.42 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.55x = 3,207.42 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.55x = 2,410,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410,568.58/2,138.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.20

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