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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.82, 3,214.23 and 844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.82, 3,214.23 and 844.25 is: 1,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.82 : 3,214.23 = 844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.82/3,214.23 = 844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.82x = 3,214.23 × 844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.82x = 2,713,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,609.46/2,142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.38

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