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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.92, 3,208.17 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.92, 3,208.17 and 752.20 is: 1,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.92 : 3,208.17 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.92/3,208.17 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.92x = 3,208.17 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.92x = 2,413,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,185.47/2,138.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.23

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