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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.77, 3,211.53 and 753.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.77, 3,211.53 and 753.76 is: 1,130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.77 : 3,211.53 = 753.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.77/3,211.53 = 753.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.77x = 3,211.53 × 753.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.77x = 2,420,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,722.85/2,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.77

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