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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.62, 3,209.19 and 752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.62, 3,209.19 and 752.58 is: 1,128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.62 : 3,209.19 = 752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.62/3,209.19 = 752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.62x = 3,209.19 × 752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.62x = 2,415,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,171.22/2,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.79

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