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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.05, 3,215.43 and 756.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.05, 3,215.43 and 756.53 is: 1,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.05 : 3,215.43 = 756.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.05/3,215.43 = 756.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.05x = 3,215.43 × 756.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.05x = 2,432,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,553.18/2,143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.09

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