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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.84, 3,211.17 and 753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.84, 3,211.17 and 753.15 is: 1,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.84 : 3,211.17 = 753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.84/3,211.17 = 753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.84x = 3,211.17 × 753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.84x = 2,418,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,485.96/2,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.22

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