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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.57, 3,213.15 and 755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.57, 3,213.15 and 755.67 is: 1,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.57 : 3,213.15 = 755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.57/3,213.15 = 755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.57x = 3,213.15 × 755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.57x = 2,428,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,081.06/2,142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.26

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