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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.90, 3,347.90 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.90, 3,347.90 and 751.14 is: 1,126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.90 : 3,347.90 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.90/3,347.90 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.90x = 3,347.90 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.90x = 2,514,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,737.85/2,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.73

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