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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.78, 3,232.80 and 749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.78, 3,232.80 and 749.25 is: 1,124.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.78 : 3,232.80 = 749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.78/3,232.80 = 749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.78x = 3,232.80 × 749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.78x = 2,422,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,175.40/2,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.09

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