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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.76, 3,212.27 and 754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.76, 3,212.27 and 754.77 is: 1,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.76 : 3,212.27 = 754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.76/3,212.27 = 754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.76x = 3,212.27 × 754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.76x = 2,424,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,514.87/2,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.02

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