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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.01, 3,212.51 and 755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.01, 3,212.51 and 755.57 is: 1,132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.01 : 3,212.51 = 755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.01/3,212.51 = 755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.01x = 3,212.51 × 755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.01x = 2,427,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,256.34/2,143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.64

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