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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.26, 3,210.66 and 753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.26, 3,210.66 and 753.99 is: 1,131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.26 : 3,210.66 = 753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.26/3,210.66 = 753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.26x = 3,210.66 × 753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.26x = 2,420,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,805.53/2,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.08

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