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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.78, 3,225.77 and 745.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.78, 3,225.77 and 745.19 is: 1,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.78 : 3,225.77 = 745.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.78/3,225.77 = 745.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.78x = 3,225.77 × 745.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.78x = 2,403,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,821.47/2,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.65

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