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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.53, 3,219.51 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.53, 3,219.51 and 759.90 is: 1,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.53 : 3,219.51 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.53/3,219.51 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.53x = 3,219.51 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.53x = 2,446,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,505.65/2,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.75

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