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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.22, 3,216.54 and 845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.22, 3,216.54 and 845.60 is: 1,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.22 : 3,216.54 = 845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.22/3,216.54 = 845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.22x = 3,216.54 × 845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.22x = 2,719,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,906.22/2,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.07

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