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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.25, 3,214.73 and 843.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.25, 3,214.73 and 843.79 is: 1,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.25 : 3,214.73 = 843.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.25/3,214.73 = 843.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.25x = 3,214.73 × 843.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.25x = 2,712,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,557.03/2,142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.22

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