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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.80, 3,212.60 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.80, 3,212.60 and 755.44 is: 1,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.80 : 3,212.60 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.80/3,212.60 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.80x = 3,212.60 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.80x = 2,426,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,926.54/2,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.12

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