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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.74, 3,209.15 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.74, 3,209.15 and 753.32 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.74 : 3,209.15 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.74/3,209.15 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.74x = 3,209.15 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.74x = 2,417,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,497.07/2,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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