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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.56, 3,208.14 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.56, 3,208.14 and 752.52 is: 1,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.56 : 3,208.14 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.56/3,208.14 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.56x = 3,208.14 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.56x = 2,414,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,189.51/2,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.36

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